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.
The Monroe Doctrine was a statement of United States foreign policy  expressing opposition to extension of European control or influence  in the western hemisphere. The Monrâ¦oe Doctrine meant little in  1823, when the Americans lacked the army and navy to enforce it.