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Were a large number of US Presidents in Tiger Stadium
Posted on 5/25/09 at 9:37 am
Posted on 5/25/09 at 9:37 am
in the late 80's or early 90's? Like 4 or 5 of them at once?
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Posted on 5/25/09 at 9:56 am to Elleshoe
Reagan gave a commencement speech in Tiger Stadium in the 80's. Bush 43 did also, but it was at the Assembly Center. Don't recall any others.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:03 am to Smiling Tiger
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Bush 43
Yep, George W. spoke at my graduation!
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:06 am to Elleshoe
For graduation 1994. Jimmy Carter was the speaker. Also, Bush, Ford, and I believe Reagan were there for the dedication of the Lod Cook Center
This post was edited on 5/25/09 at 10:11 am
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:06 am to Elleshoe
it was in the 90's
3 of the 5 living presidents were at graduation
Ford
Carter
Bush
Clinton was in office and I'm not sure about Regan - I want to say he wasnt there
3 of the 5 living presidents were at graduation
Ford
Carter
Bush
Clinton was in office and I'm not sure about Regan - I want to say he wasnt there
This post was edited on 5/25/09 at 10:07 am
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:08 am to Elleshoe
Several of them were present for the Lod Cook alumni center dedication. Don't think they made an appearance in the stadium though.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:08 am to Elleshoe
I can recall there was some funtion with BUsh, Carter and one other,. THey are all close to the that LSU Billionae
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:12 am to EYEDOCNO
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For graduation 1994. Jimmy Carter was the speaker. Also, Bush, Ford, and I believe Reagan were there for the dedication of the Lod Cook Center
Damn. Any pics of this?
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:25 am to Elleshoe
Yes. It was my commencement address. Spring of 1994. Terrific experience.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:26 am to LSU Esquire
atleast ya got that while you were at LSU. I got 2 football NC's, a final 4, and 2 trips to Omaha 
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:46 am to Elleshoe
He was not president (yet) and not in TS, but Bill Clinton was commencement speaker in the PMAC for the May 1989 class while governor of Arkansas.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 11:05 am to NorthEndZone
At some point in the 90's when they opened the Cook Alumni Center I think Carter, Bush 41, Ford and maybe one other one where there for the opening ceremonies. I remember seeing a pic of them with LSU hats on.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 11:13 am to GMoney
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I remember seeing a pic of them with LSU hats on.
LINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 5/25/09 at 11:14 am to GMoney
I think Bush Sr was there for the War Memorial dedication
Posted on 5/25/09 at 11:16 am to Elleshoe
Elleshoe, the LSU accomplishments on the field were worth a lot more than to have three presidents present at one time! Those are meaningful, lasting memories for the entire LSU family, while only those present at the time could have lasting memories of the event.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 11:22 am to Elleshoe
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May 20, 1994, proved to be one of the most glorious moments in the Association's history, the dedication of the Lod Cook Alumni Center. The stellar event included toasts from special guests Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. The awe-inspiring gala included congratulatory letters from Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, a 21-gun salute and a spectacular fireworks display.
From the Lod Cook ALumni Center dedication.
This post was edited on 5/25/09 at 11:23 am
Posted on 5/25/09 at 12:15 pm to lsursb
My dad was there for that event. It happened to be his 50th reunion (Class of '44) and he became a Golden Tiger at that time. I know he talked about being in TS for part of this as well as Lod Cook. I'll have to find out more and see if he has pics.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 8:55 pm to lsu1980
I have seen this picture also but I can't remember where. Maybe in a LSU book.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 9:11 pm to Tiger Voodoo
All of the living presidents were at the Lod Cook opening night. Nixon had just died I believe so it was Ford, Carter, Regan and Bush.
Posted on 5/25/09 at 10:34 pm to Chazz Reinhold
I just found the picture in my 2001 football media guide. Its a picture of Bush Sr, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. Jimmy Carter has a LSU straw hat and Bush and Ford have LSU baseball hats on. The caption reads: Lod COok was the lead Lod Cook alumni centeron the LSU campus and in 1994 three of his friends, former presidents of the united stateds Jimmy Carter, George Bush and Gerald Ford came to LSU for the dedication of the Alumni Center.
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