Statues: The People They Salute

James Monroe was the first U.S. President to travel by steamboat.

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NAME the first U.S. President to travel by steamboat.

JAMES MONROE was the fifth President of the United States, but the first to travel by steamboat. President Monroe went on a four month tour of the Northern states beginning in May of 1817. He wanted to inspect fortifications and public works, “in order to gain them new support in public opinion.”

He traveled by steamboat on some legs of the journey to speed things along. In 1819, President Monroe took a similar tour of the Southern states, and once again traveled by steamboat during some portions of the tour.

Pictured is a statue of James Monroe located at the College of William and Mary, which he attended.

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This statue of Benjamin Franklin stands on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.

The 11-foot granite pedestal bears four words, one on each side: Philosopher. Printer. Philanthropist. Patriot.

The dedication ceremony was held on the 183rd anniversary of Franklin’s birth, January 17, 1889. The unveiling was done by Mrs. M.W. Emory who was the great granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin.

Yesterday was Ben’s birthday. Happy Belated Birthday, Ben! 🎂🇺🇸

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Diana Erbio is a freelance writer and author of “Coming to America: A Girl Struggles to Find her Way in a New World”. Visit her on Facebook and read her blog series “Statues: The People They Salute” .