- Title
- Correspondence to Locke Craig, May 1-30, 1914
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- Date
- May 01 1914 - May 30 1914
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- Creator
- ["Craig, Locke, 1860-1925.","North Carolina. Office of the Governor."]
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- Place
- ["North Carolina, United States"]
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- Local Call Number
- SR.356.1
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- MARS ID
- GP.362
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Correspondence to Locke Craig, May 1-30, 1914
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Baltimore, Md„
May-
First
Nineteen
Fourteen.
Hon. Locke Craig
Gov. of N. Carolina.
Raleigh N. Carolina.
Dear Sir:-
In September of this year will occur the 100th anniver¬
sary of the birth of the "Star Spangled Banner" and the achievement of
American Independence. Both these events were made possible by the suc¬
cessful defense of Baltimore against the British, and that they may be
fittingly commemorated, wo will hold from September 6th to 13th, a cele¬
bration that will excel all others of like character. For more than a
year, the citizens of Ealtinore have been working diligently to complete
plans that are in keeping with the high dignity of the anniversary.
Thousands from all sections will come to our city to pay homage to the
author and the song that has never failed to thrill with pride the heart
of every loyal American.
But while this gathering will be great in numbers r.. through¬
out the land there will be millions who will find it impossible to come.
It is only proper, therefore, that some steps should be taken to make them
feel that they have a part in the great national celebration. It seems
to me that no better method could be adopted to bring this about than to
have the national standard, the "Stars and Stripes", flying over every
public building, business institution and residence in every city during
the entire celebration. To you, the Chief Executive of your State, I ap¬
peal for co-operation, and feel sure that the general use of the American
Flag during Centennial Week will not only aid the cause of patriotism but
present to the world a striking picture of the strength, purity and loy¬
alty of which the "Heaven-born Banner" is the emblem.
Anticipating with pleasure an expression of your views
on this subject, I am,
Very truly yours,
J.H.P./H
MAYOR