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The Aftermath
This is a black and white photograph of the Freedom Day Celebration after most people had left. A lot of trash is seen on the ground as Charlotteans continue to walk around.
Green Pastures Rally Souvenir
This is the cover of the official souvenir program to the 1936 Green Pastures Rally in Charlotte. President Roosevelt is colorfully depicted along with green trees and hills.
Greetings from Mayor Ben E. Douglas of Charlotte
This is a letter written to visitors in attendance at the Green Pastures Rally by the Mayor of Charlotte. It appeared in the official souvenir program.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Takes the Podium
This is a photo of President Roosevelt being helped to the podium at the Green Pastures Rally. He needed assistance due to his bout with polio.
The Crowd at Memorial Stadium for the Green Pastures Rally
This is a photo of the crowd at Memorial Stadium during the Green Pastures Rally.
The Grandstand at the Green Pastures Rally
This is a photo of the platform of the Green Pastures Rally in Memorial Stadium that took place in 1936 in Charlotte. A large crowd has already gathered around the stage, where the President sits.
Richard Nixon in Charlotte
This is an image of Nixon in Charlotte as Vice-President with his wife. He is speaking on stage to reporters.
Richard Nixon on The Arthur Smith Show in 1954
This is a black and white photograph of Richard Nixon as he appeared on The Arthur Smith Show in 1954 as Vice-President. He is seen playing the piano with three other band members.
John F. Kennedy at the Charlotte Coliseum
This is a black and white photograph of Senator John F. Kennedy at the Charlotte Coliseum in 1960 campaigning for President. In this image, he is smiling as a WBTV cameraman films him.
JFK Campaigns in Charlotte
This is a photograph of John F. Kennedy on stage speaking to the crowd at the Charlotte Coliseum in 1960 while on the campaign trail. A cameraman for WBTV is filming.