Which position did Calhoun hold under President James Monroe?
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of War
Attorney General
Answer
John C. Calhoun served as Secretary of War under President James Monroe. In this position, he reorganized and modernized the War Department.
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