William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet
GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--During my 40 plus years as a journalist, I have covered many events
some are memorable others I like to forget. Going through some old photos recently I stumbled upon this photo of President Jimmy Carter with the Knights of Columbus Council #674 banner in the background. Many residents are unaware that President Jimmy visited Gloucester City in 1979 during a campaign stomp through New Jersey when he was running for a second term.
A local family from Gloucester City, the Rafferty's were chosen to host a chat with the President to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Monmouth Street.
Several thousand people crowded Monmouth Street hoping for a glimpse of the President. When his motor caravan stopped in front of the K of C Hall, the President got out of his limousine and waded into the crowd. The Secret Service stood back as "Jimmy" shook hands with some of the onlookers. Behind the limo were two buses of news reporters along with television camera crews. Needless to say the public was upset with the bus drivers for blocking their view of President Carter. The jeers came and the buses moved over to the Library parking lot.
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