James Madison Day

As the 2002 James Madison Day keynote speaker, former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger (bottom left with Chancellor Ronald E. Carrier) spoke about the power of the presidency in times of national crisis. He announced that he would donate his speaking fee to JMU for scholarships. The ceremony celebrated the 251st anniversary of James Madison's birth. Last year's speaker, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, made an encore visit for a private question-and-answer session and lunch with honors students. He also shared a laugh with President Linwood H. Rose and James Madison Center Director Phil Bigler ('74, '76M). There's more James Madison Day coverage online, including Bigler's story on Thomas' visit. Go to www.jmu.edu/ montpelier and click on the Full Monty icon.