<P> The Era of Good Feelings marked a period in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans in the aftermath of the War of 1812 . The era saw the collapse of the Federalist Party and an end to the bitter partisan disputes between it and the dominant Democratic - Republican Party during the First Party System . President James Monroe strove to downplay partisan affiliation in making his nominations , with the ultimate goal of national unity and eliminating parties altogether from national politics . The period is so closely associated with Monroe 's presidency ( 1817 -- 1825 ) and his administrative goals that his name and the era are virtually synonymous . </P>
<P> The Era of Good Feelings marked a period in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans in the aftermath of the War of 1812 . The era saw the collapse of the Federalist Party and an end to the bitter partisan disputes between it and the dominant Democratic - Republican Party during the First Party System . President James Monroe strove to downplay partisan affiliation in making his nominations , with the ultimate goal of national unity and eliminating parties altogether from national politics . The period is so closely associated with Monroe 's presidency ( 1817 -- 1825 ) and his administrative goals that his name and the era are virtually synonymous . </P>
who presided over the era of good feelings
who presided over the era of good feelings
James Monroe
James Monroe