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October 15, 1974 - Charlotte becomes "The City that Made Integration Work."
Charlotte News 5/19/1969
‘Our Day To Be Quiet’
Mecklenburg Independence Day will be observed here with reserve and simplicity tomorrow.
This decade ushers in the conclusion of the emotionally-charged school desegregation plan in Charlotte. Watch Judge McMillan discuss the impact desegregation has had on the Charlotte community and how the Chambers family was affected by the Swann case.
June 4, 1994 - The Greenville C.Y.O. Marching Band wins the Myrtle Beach Award.
Local governments must often make unpopular decisions about how to deal with areas of substandard housing and roads. In poor or run-down neighborhoods, it can be difficult to determine whether the cost of fixing up old buildings is worth the expense.
During this turbulent decade, Charlotte's African Americans are active participants in the battle for civil rights. Urban renewal begins in earnest with the demolition of Charlotte's Ward neighborhoods.
May 20th, 1861, was chosen as the date for the state of North Carolina to secede from the Union. North Carolinians met at a convention on May 20, 1861, to declare themselves free from the United States government.
Welcome Soldier! was published by the Charlotte Junior Chamber of Commerce to help newly stationed troops become familiar with the city.
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These photographs from the Carolina Room's Charlotte Observer negatives offer a cheery glimpse of the community's second annual St. Patrick's Day parade held on Saturday, March 16, 1957.
'Twas a Great Day for The Irish of All Nationalities
Below is an article detailing the history of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence documents and written in support of its authenticity.
The Charlotte Observer Women’s Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Edition, 5/20/1896 p. 2
The following articles detail various events from the 1891 Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence celebration in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Charlotte News: 5/14/1891 p.1; 5/20/1891 p.1; 5/21/1891 p.1
The following article highlights the Boy Scouts parade for the Mecklenburg Independence day.
The Charlotte Observer 5/21/1941, pp. 1-2A
Mecklenburg Independence Day Breaks With Tradition Highlights-Scouts Parade and Garden Party
The following is an opinion piece published in support of the continued celebration of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence day.
The Charlotte Observer 5/20/1995 p. 14 A
Meck Dec Day
This digital exhibit represents the opinions and emotions surrounding March For Our Lives, Charlotte, on March 24, 2018.
In reviewing the history and the events surrounding the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, it is important to understand a little bit about Mecklenburg County’s early history and founding.
The following article discusses President Taft’s speech and also provides descriptions of the reception for the President in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charlotte Daily Observer 5/21/1909, p.1