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In 1823, buried in an annual message to Congress, President Monroe issued a warning to Europe’s monarchs that any interference or attempts at expansion in this hemisphere would be considered a hostile act against the US. The Monroe Doctrine became one of the cornerstones of US foreign policy. Over its 200 years it has been expanded and reshaped but the core principle has remained. Join us for a look into the history of this intriguing statement, where it stands today and how it got here.