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UMW President Troy Paino and James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, shared the stage in the University’s Monroe Hall on Monday, Feb. 20, for a one-of-a-kind Presidents Day press conference focused on the themes of leadership and civic responsibility.<\/p>

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James Monroe was inaugurated for his first term on March 4, 1817. President Paino will be inaugurated as UMW’s 10th president on April 21, 2017.<\/p>

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Jay Harrison (“James Monroe”) and President Paino share philosophies with moderator Scott Harris. Photo courtesy Norm Shafer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

“In celebration of Presidents Day, the James Monroe Museum is presenting a unique opportunity to have a discussion with both presidents on the cusp of their presidencies, looking forward to the path of leadership before them,” said Scott Harris, director of the James Monroe Museum. Re-enactor James “Jay” G. Harrison III will portray James Monroe.<\/p>

Harris noted striking similarities between the two leaders. Both stress the importance of having an educated and civic-minded citizenry in order to have a healthy democracy and a bright future for the nation.<\/p>

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Scott Harris, “President Monroe,” and President Paino enjoy a talk for the ages. Photo courtesy Norm Shafer. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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President Monroe (Jay Harrison) makes a convincing argument. Photo courtesy Norm Shafer. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Speaking at Washington College in Pennsylvania on Sept. 4, 1817, Monroe said, “In providing for the prosperity and happiness of a country, a careful attention to literary institutions, and the education of youth ought ever to occupy a high place. To the youth we must look with an eye of deep interest – they are the hope of our country.”<\/p>

Monroe’s thoughts seem to have been reflected in Paino’s address when he was introduced to the UMW community on Feb. 19, 2016: “What we really are about here at Mary Washington and what really attracted me was that we produce young people who have a servant’s heart, who become passionate about something and want to improve the world, who want to be fully engaged in their communities, and want to advance our democracy in a positive way, and to me that’s why I do this work.”<\/p>

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