Souvenir Book of President Taft’s Visit to Charlotte (1909) 

This elaborate design graces the front of the authentic souvenir program commemorating President Taft's visit to Charlotte. The cover showcases an intricate portrayal of both the President and his spouse.

The program serves as a memento of the President's visit to Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 20, as well as a chronicle of the festivities held to mark the 134th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence from 1775 to 1909.