...message of one of my predecessors, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth...subjects for future colonization by any European Power. In the existing circumstances of the world the present is deemed a proper occasion to reiterate and...

...the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth...subjects for future colonization by any European power." In order to properly interpret this passage, the political condition of the continents referred to...

...republics as independent states, President Monroe announced the principle of his foreign policy: "The American continents, by the free and independent position which they have assumed and maintained, are not to be considered as subject to future colonization by any foreign power." "Friendship with all,...

...Kentucky. The next year (1823) President Monroe, in his annual message, declared that, "as a principle, the American continents, by the free and independent position...subjects for future colonization by any European power." This principle is known as the; ' ' Monroe Doctrine. ' ' of the month, it being the anniversary of...

...independence. The consequence of this agreement was the declaration of President Monro to the effect that any attempt on the part of the European Powers to extend their system of government to any part of the Western Hemisphere would be regarded as dangerous to the peace and...

...by Monroe in the above message, "that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization bv any European power. In taking this position Mr. Monroe did not...

...the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. ******* The late events in Spain and Portugal...

...the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future ' occupation ' by any European power : " Therefore, Resolved ay the Senate and...

...Congress, in December, 18^3, that " the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered subjects for future colonization by any European power." This declaration has since been known as the...

...to Congress in December, 1823, that " the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered subjects for future colonization by any European powers." This declaration has since been known throughout...