The game of softball is invented by George Hancock in Chicago, Illinois. 1891: James Naismith invented the sport of basketball in Springfield, Massachussets. 1895: Volleyball was invented at the same US university as basketball, the new sport was called 'Mintonette'. 1895: The first ever US golf open was held
How to use citation info. (on Archives.gov). The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in President James Monroe's seventh annual message to Congress on December 2, 1823. The European powers, according to Monroe, were obligated to respect the Western Hemisphere as the United States' sphere of interest.
Monroe Doctrine was one of the important judgments passed to bring America into the foray of the world map and establish itself as a super power. Listed below are some important facts about the doctrine: 1  Monroe Doctrine was passed by President James Monroe in 1823 as part of his annual speech to address the House of Representatives. 2  It stated that America would not allow or tolerate any type of European or colonial presence in the Western Hemisphere.