1816, Monroe vs. King: The Virginia Dynasty

American Elections: Wicked Game

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🗓️ 19 November 2019

⏱️ 44 minutes

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In his country’s hour of need, President Madison puts his hopes in Secretary of State James Monroe. Monroe’s heroic actions in the War of 1812 help save the country, bolster his national reputation and define the landscape of the 1816 election.

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0:00.0	It's Sunday, May 1st, 1803 at the Palais de Touliris near the Louvre in Paris, France.
0:20.3	It's just after dinner and in the Salon, the palace guests' mingle, foreign dignitaries,
0:25.4	French diplomats and Paris's power brokers.
0:28.4	Among them, James Monroe, the US Special Commissioner to France.
0:33.8	Monroe is in Paris to help secure the Louisiana Territory for the US.
0:38.5	As Monroe takes in his lush surroundings, Jefferson's words echo in his head.
0:43.7	All eyes, all hopes, are now fixed on you.
0:47.9	Monroe's thoughts are interrupted though when he feels a gentle hand on his elbow, Mr. Monroe.
0:53.7	Monroe turns to find the most powerful man in France standing before him.
0:58.5	Napoleon Bonaparte, the first consul.
1:01.8	The little corporal is all smiles.
1:03.9	I trust you enjoy your dinner, sir.
1:06.0	We, Monzeur, you speak French.
1:08.3	A little, Monzeur.
1:09.6	I'm delighted to hear it.
1:11.2	Did you have a good voyage, Mr. Monroe?
1:13.3	Yes, Monzeur, you came on a frigate?
1:15.9	No, Monzeur, a merchant ship charged for the purpose.
1:19.0	I am here, as you know, to discuss a matter of...
1:21.8	Well, a matter of tremendous importance to Mr. Jefferson.
1:25.2	Napoleon takes him gently by the elbow and leads him through the crowd of guests.
1:29.3	There will be plenty of time for business.
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