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1989- Mecklenburg Colonial Heritage Weekend Schedule

Below is a copy of the schedule for the Mecklenburg Colonial Heritage Weekend in 1989’s Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

The Charlotte Observer 5/7/1989 p. 7A

 

Mecklenburg Colonial Heritage Weekend  

The Hezekiah Alexander Foundation in Cooperation with Charlotte Parks & Recreation cordially invites you to help celebrate May 20-21, 1989 on the grounds of the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite.  

 

Saturday, May 20

 

11 a.m. - Doug Mayes (as Thomas Polk) Will Read The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

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1985- Mecklenburg Declaration Celebrated

The 210th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.

 

The Charlotte Observer 5/20/1985 p. 4B

 

Mecklenburg Declaration Celebrated

More than 100 people helped commemorate the 210th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence at Latta Plantation Park Sunday.  

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1976- 201st anniversary of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

 The Charlotte Observer 5/20/1976 p. E 1

 

Meck Dec Day Festivities  

Speeches, bagpipes, and the waving of flags will mark the 201st birthday of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence today.  

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1969-Quiet Observance of "Meck Dec" Day

 

Charlotte News 5/19/1969

 

‘Our Day To Be Quiet’  

Mecklenburg Independence Day will be observed here with reserve and simplicity tomorrow.  

On the heels of the county’s year-long Bicentennial Celebration, the mood is subdued, and even the Daughters of the American Revolution are passing up an official observance of “Meck Dec” Day.  

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1968- Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Dedicates the James Polk Birthplace, Pineville, NC

OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY TO MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON THE WHITE HOUSE  

 

EXCERPTS FROM REMARKS BY  MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON AT THE DEDICATION OF THE JAMES POLK BIRTHPLACE PINEVILLE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY,  NORTH CAROLINA  

 

I can’t tell you how glad I am to be here—and how much the President would like to have come with me. You can be sure that he will get a long and detailed account of what I have seen today in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.  

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1955- Voice in the Wilderness

Voice in the Wilderness by LeGette Blythe, portrays the influence of Presbyterianism in the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.  Image courtesy of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. 

Meck Dec: Souvenirs & Photos

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1954- Rep. Jonas spotlights Mecklenburg Declaration

Rep. Charles R. Jonas adds details of Charlotte’s Mecklenburg Declaration celebrations into the Congressional Record.

 

The Charlotte Observer 5/19/1954 p. 4-A

 

Jonas Gives Mecklenburg Added Fame  

Facts concerning the Mecklenburg Declaration and details of yesterday’s celebration revolving around the President’s visit appeared in Monday’s Congressional Record.  

The remarks were addressed to Congress by Rep. Charles R. Jonas.  

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1954 Freedom Document Honored

The following article describes the 1954 commemoration of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration.

 

 The Charlotte Observer 5/19/1954, pp.1 and 2-A

 

 Most Lavish Tribute Yet Paid Signers

 

Authors of Historic Freedom Document Signally Honored By Roy Covington Observer Staff Writer  

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1954-President Eisenhower's Address

Below is a copy of the text of President Eisenhower’s Address in Freedom Park in Charlotte, North Carolina as part of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence celebration.

 

The Charlotte Observer 5/19/1954 p. 4A

 

 

Text of President Eisenhower’s Address In Freedom Park  

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1952- Veterans's clubhouse opening

 The 1952 Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Day was celebrated along with the dedication of a new veterans’ clubhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

The Charlotte Observer 5/20/1952, p. 2, section 1 and 5/21/1952 p.1, section B

  

Vet Clubhouse To Be Opened In Ceremonies 5/20/1952, p. 2, section 1  

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