James Monroe storybook watercolor design

James Monroe on a heather gray tee mockup

Founders & Presidents

James Monroe T-shirt

Name: James Monroe T-shirt
Brand: Honeyman Tees

A funny, cute James Monroe gift for a history teacher, social studies teacher or anyone who loves American history. The James Monroe T-shirt is a Honeyman Tees print-on-demand tee from the Founders & Presidents collection. The design shows James Monroe with grey hair, a black coat and white cravat, waving with one hand and holding a globe in the other, saying “Hands off my hemisphere, please.” Our Etsy shop is open. Amazon and our own shop are coming soon.

“Hands off my hemisphere, please.”

About this design

A friendly wave and a globe tucked under one arm.

The story behind it

In 1823 President James Monroe told the European powers to stay out of the Americas, a policy that shaped U.S. foreign relations for generations.

Proposed colors: Heather Gray

Mockups show the print at true scale on a size M tee. Colors are proposed, not final.

Where to buy

Our Etsy shop is open. Amazon and our own shop are coming soon. Visit our Etsy shop (opens in a new tab), see all our shops or follow on Instagram (opens in a new tab) for new drops.

Questions about the James Monroe shirt

Who is the James Monroe shirt for?

It is a funny, cute gift for history teachers, social studies teachers and anyone who loves American history. The cute chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it an easy gift for birthdays, holidays and thank-yous.

What is the joke on the James Monroe shirt, and what is the story behind it?

The speech bubble says: “Hands off my hemisphere, please.” In 1823 President James Monroe told the European powers to stay out of the Americas, a policy that shaped U.S. foreign relations for generations.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?

Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.