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This is a sample invitation letter sent out to distinguished guests for the Freedom Celebration Day in 1975 at Freedom Park. It lists Gerald Ford as a guest of honor.

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.

This is a black and white image from the original souvenir program honoring President Taft's visit to Charlotte in 1909. A large American flag, and other decorations, are seen lining North Tryon Street in anticipation of the President's arrival.

This is the second 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 third 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 fourth 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…

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 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.

This is an image of the cover of The Charlotte Observer on the day of President Wilson's arrival in Charlotte on May 20, 1916. The title on the cover reads "Stand by the President!" and features several articles relating to the day's events.