Elizabeth Monroe, born on 30 June 1768, in New York, New York, United States, was an American first lady (1817–25), the wife of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. Although she was noted for her beauty and elegance, her aloofness made her unpopular.
Elizabeth Monroe is best
remembered for her role in choosing new furniture for the presidential mansion
when it was rebuilt in 1817 (after its destruction by the British during the
War of 1812). Elizabeth had developed a great appreciation for French style and
workmanship, and she and the president instructed an agent in Paris to spend a
special congressional appropriation there. When the White House was refurbished
in the early 1960s, these purchases were considered some of its finest
holdings.
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