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Washington Image from Inside Cover of William Thayer's Book
This is a portrait of George Washington illustrated in "George Washington : his boyhood and manhood" by William M. Thayer.
The Posing of the President
This is a black and white image of President Taft on the reviewing stand for a parade in Charlotte on May 20, 1909. His is looking at the camera, not smiling, with the crowd in the background.
The Crowd Awaits at the Reviewing Stand
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.
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.
Taft Sits on the Reviewing Stand
This is a black and white image taken from a souvenir book commemorating the day's events. Featured in this photo is President Taft sitting and smiling at the camera as he watches the parade in his honor from the reviewing stand.
President Wilson on the Front Page of the Charlotte Observer
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.
President Eisenhower Accepts the Invitation
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.
Page 6 of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson's Essay on President Theodore Roosevelt's Visit to Charlotte in 1905
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…
Page 5 of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson's Essay on President Theodore Roosevelt's Visit to Charlotte in 1905
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…
Page 4 of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson's Essay on President Theodore Roosevelt's Visit to Charlotte in 1905
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…