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@ffir.e nf lfr.e ®nu.ernnr J\.tlcinht Qhtrl 'lf-. ~nn.h.er.s GOV ERNOR April 28, 1965 Dr. Billy Graham Montreat, North Carolina Dear Billy : It was indeed a pleas recently advf sing that you ~ou be available or the dedi a.tion of the Atlanta ~unicipal Stadiu on Thursday eveni ng , July 29. For many reasons , this activity has been pos t poned and the formal dedication of the Stadium will be hel d in April of 1966, the n i ght of the first game of the season at which time the Atlanta Braves , formerly Milwaukee Braves , will play their initial game. Therefore, I would like to advise you of the can cellation of the date of July 29, and on behalf of the City of Atlanta and the entire State, extend you an invitation to be with us on the occasion of the dedication in April, 1966. I regret that no actual date can be furnished you at this time, but as soon as it is tied dow we will be back i n touch with you. I regret that you will be unable to speak at the Prayer Breakfast in ' 66, but sincerely understand your busy schedule. As you know , the entire State is honored to have your offices located in Atlanta, and it would indeed be my per onal pleasure when you are visiting in the Atlanta offices, to have you drop by and visit with me, or if posBible, �Page Two , April 28, 1965 Dr. Graham to have lunch or dinner with Mrs . Sanders and me at the Mansion. With kind personal regards and best wishes, I am Sincerely, Governor CES:yr be: Honorable Ivan Allen, Mayor City of Atlanta I City Hall Atlanta, G e orgia / �