People line up in Archbold, Ohio, on June 20, 1975, to tour the American Freedom Train. [In 1947, Friendship Train crossed U.S. gathering food for hungry Europe]The Freedom Train was full of historical and cultural artifacts. On Dec. 19, 1974, President Gerald Ford traveled to the railroad station in Alexandria to announce the American Freedom Train. The American Freedom Train was pulled by a steam locomotive on its journey across the United States. Its mission completed, the American Freedom Train was purchased by the National Museums of Canada.

Source: Washington Post May 25, 2019 19:41 UTC