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    Unveiling of Founders Wall, 10/1/1986

     

    The Founders Wall, which is presently the same as it was on the day of its unveiling, is the first sight for many visitors to the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. It is engraved with the names of personal and organizational donors to the creation and construction of the Carter Presidential Center.

     

    Members of the press take photos after the unveiling of the granite Founders Wall

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    Deen Day Smith speaks at a podium while President Carter smiles at her right

    Philanthropist Deen Day Smith speaks as President Carter looks on, Image JCL-40-101.jpg

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    President Carter speaks from a microphone in front of a large blue curtain

    President Carter speaks to Founders and press in front of the curtain, Image JCL-40-102.jpg

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    Atlanta business leader Erwin Zaban speaks in front of a giant blue curtain while President and First Lady Carter stand of opposite sides of the microphone

    Atlanta business leader Erwin Zaban speaks before the unveiling of the Founders Wall, Image JCL-40-103.jpg

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    Prince Bandar speaks to the crowd in front of a blue curtain; President and Mrs. Carter look on from opposite sides of the microphone

    Saudi Ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar, provides remarks prior to the unveiling, Image JCL-40-105.jpg

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    Press takes photos of the granite Founders Wall as Rosalynn Carter pulls on the rope to unveil it

    Rosalynn Carter pulls the rope to unveil the Founders Wall, Image JCL-40-106.jpg

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    Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter applaud to the right of the engraved granite Founders Wall

    Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter applaud the newly-revealed Founders Wall, Image JCL-40-107.jpg

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    Close-up view of the Founders Wall on the end of the individual donors section

    Close-up view of the Founders Wall, Image JCL-40-109.jpg

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    Representatives from YKK stand next to the carving of the company name on the Founders Wall

    Representatives from YKK stand next to the carving of the company name on the Founders Wall, Image JCL-40-110.jpg

  • Members of the press take photos after the unveiling of the granite Founders Wall
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