Featured The Life and Presidency of Harry S. Truman
The White House Historical Association’s 2018 White House Christmas Ornament honors Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third president of the United St...
James Monroe
- Artist
- Samuel F. B. Morse
- Date of Work
- 1819
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Historical Association (White House Collection)
James Monroe
This portrait of James Monroe was painted by Samuel F. B. Morse circa 1819, during Monroe's presidency. Though Morse is better known as the inventor of the telegraph, he first earned a reputation as an accomplished artist. Monroe served in the Senate and held multiple cabinet positions before being elected president. He served from March 4, 1817 until March 4, 1825.
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