James Monroe died today – 177 years ago

U.S. President (5th, 1817-1825) James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He said, “The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation." [But is that even possible?]... Mr. Monroe died on July 4, 1831 in New York City, New York.