The Era of Good Feeling

The phrase "Era of Good Feeling," first appearing in the Boston "Columbian Centennial," took root during Monroe's tour of New England. This marked the first time since Washington and the last time in American history that the President had the support of the entire country.

The "Era of Good Feeling," as it became known, was a period during which President Monroe had the support of the entire nation. He faced no significant opposition in his run for the Presidency, and was accepted as a competent President.

Monroe's tours of New England, followed by parts of the West, were well received throughout the country. Below the surface, however, the issues dividing much of the country remained, and would soon reappear on the public stage.