USS President Monroe (AP-104) USS President Monroe (AP-104) USS "President Monroe" (AP-104) was a President Jackson-class attack transport that served with the US Navy during World War II. "President Monroe" was the sixth of seven C3-P&C type vessels built for American President Lines around-the-world service just prior to the outbreak of World War II. She was laid down 13 November 1939 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company of Newport News, Virginia and launched 7 August 1940. The new SS "President Monroe" was just clearing San Francisco Bay on her maiden voyage around the world when word was flashed to her Master to return,
Presidency of James Monroe into the fold, with the ultimate aim being the dissolution of the Federalists. Monroe made two long national tours to build national trust. At Boston, his 1817 visit was hailed as the beginning of an "Era of Good Feelings." Frequent stops on these tours allowed innumerable ceremonies of welcome and expressions of good will. Monroe was seen by more Americans than any previous president, and his travels were reported on in detail in the local and national press. The Federalists failed to develop a unified national program, and Federalist candidates frequently campaigned on local rather than national issues. The Federalists