So this park, along with portions of the Florida Keys, Overseas Heritage Trail and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve, will now be Part of the Spotswood Heritage Trail as well. So James Monroe's legacy is built on service, sacrifice and vision. His Monroe Doctrine established our country as the guardian of the hemisphere. He obviously had huge impact by making sure that Florida became part of the American republic. We're proud to honor him today, I think. (22:08–22:17)
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