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Britain Day

Britain Day

Britain Day was held in Charlotte on December 13, 1918, at the suggestion of the United States Government. Charlotte Mayor F. R. McNinch appointed a Committee of Citizens and the Charlotte War Camp Community Services cooperated with the arrangements.

Singers, the Highland Pipers' Band and the Oasis Temple Band performed patriotic, national and folk music. Commander Arthur Blackwood of the Royal British Navy introduced Judge W. F. Harding. Mr. Cameron Morrison introduced Lt. Col. G. G. Woodwark of the British Army.

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Courtesy of Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Charlotte, NC