American Freedom Train Commemorative Program, 1975-1976
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The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
1975
Subject Date
1975-1976
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
91.35.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.625 in
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