Evolution of the most-quoted foreign policy document in Newtown

NEWTOWN - Residents interested in how the countrys most often-quoted foreign policy got its start before the United States was a world power are invited to a historical presentation of the Monroe Doctrine in mid-March.

Joseph Secola, a retired probate judge, and a past president of the Greater Danbury Bar Association, will present Evolution of the Monroe Doctrine, at 7:30 p.m. March 13 at Booth Library, 25 Main St.

The presentation will start with the story of the doctrines origin, when President James Monroe and Secretary of State John Quincy Adams were concerned that alliances in Europe might threaten the newly independent countries of Latin America, according to a release from the Newtown Historical Society.

The presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the program.

For more information call the historical society at 203-426-5937, or visit http://www.newtownhistory.org.

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Evolution of the most-quoted foreign policy document in Newtown - Danbury News Times