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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.

This is an image taken from an original souvenir book depicting the crowd in uptown Charlotte awaiting the parade and the arrival of President Taft.

This is a photo of the crowd at Memorial Stadium during the Green Pastures Rally.

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.

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.

This is an image of Nixon in Charlotte as Vice-President with his wife. He is speaking on stage to reporters.

This is a red ribbon worn on Freedom Celebration Day on May 18, 1954 in Charlotte.

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.

This is the sixth page of a handwritten essay by Mrs. Stonewall Jackson describing President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Charlotte on October 19, 1905. In the essay, she describes the day's events, a visit to her house by the President's wife, the…

This is the fifth page of a handwritten essay by Mrs. Stonewall Jackson describing President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Charlotte on October 19, 1905. In the essay, she describes the day's events, a visit to her house by the President's wife, the…