President Eisenhower Accepts the Invitation
Invitation
Eisenhower
1954
This is an official note the White House sent to A. Grant Whitney informing him and the city of Charlotte that the President would attend Freedom Celebration Day on May 18, 1954.
The Eisenhower White House
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=111.php">Philip Lance Van Every Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Ike Arrives at Freedom Park
1954
President
Eisenhower
Car
Freedom Park
This is a black and white photograph of President Eisenhower arriving at Freedom Park via motorcade. He is waving to the crowd that gathered for the day's festivities on May 18, 1954. He is surrounded by secret servicemen.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Meck Dec Cake
Cake
Lady
Eisenhower
President
Freedom Park 1954
This is an image of a large cake baked in honor of the President's visit with the words of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence written with icing. A lady proudly stands next to the cake with a ribbon commemorating the special day.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Ike Waves to the Crowd
Eisenhower
President
1954
Meck Dec Day
Freedom Park
This is a photo of President Eisenhower waving to the crowd in Charlotte after taking the main stage in Freedom Park. Behind him are several guests also surrounded by the stars and stripes.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
Ike Examines a Special Table
Eisenhower
Charlotte
1954
Freedom Park
Meck Dec Day
This is a photo of President Eisenhower peering over a special table which was available for him to dine on during the celebration. Underneath a glass panel were the words of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
"Southern Diary" Cover
Eisenhower
Meck Dec Day
Charlotte
Freedom Park
1954
This is the cover of "Southern Diary" magazine depicting President Eisenhower eating southern food surrounded by local leaders. It appeared in the July-August 1954 edition.
Southern Diary Magazine
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=111.php">Philip Lance Van Every Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections</a>
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
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Charlotte, NC
1954
The Aftermath
Eisenhower
Meck Dec Day
1954
Freedom Park
Charlotte
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.
Unknown photographer
<a href="http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=243.php">A. Grant Whitney Collection from UNC Charlotte Special Collections (undocumented box)</a>
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1954
Evan Faulkenbury
Materials in the Digital Collections at Atkins Library are provided free for educational use under fair use as outlined by current U.S. Copyright law and accompanying guidelines. Written permission from the J. Murrey Atkins Library or the rights holder must be obtained before using an item for publishing or commercial purposes.
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Charlotte, NC
1954