William H. Crawford
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William Harris Crawford was an American politician who served as U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. He later ran for U.S. president in the 1824 election.
Portrait, c. 1823
Bureau of Engraving and Printing portrait of Crawford as Secretary of the Treasury
Crawford depicted on United States fractional currency
James Monroe
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James Monroe was a Founding Father and the fifth president of the United States, serving from 1817 to 1825. He was the last Founding Father to serve as president, as well as the last president of the
William H. Crawford
…the position of Secretary of the Treasury, and Crawford would remain in that office for the remainder of Madison's presidency and for the duration of James Monroe's presidency. Although Crawford suffered a severe stroke in 1823, he sought to succeed Monroe in the 1824 election. Because of his roots in Virginia…
Portrait, c. 1819
Marker designating the site of James Monroe's birthplace in Monroe Hall, Virginia
The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776, by John Trumbull. A severely wounded Monroe, left of center, is depicted as being held by Dr. John Riker.
Oak Hill Mansion