Here is a photo of the WWII Merci Train Boxcar that is currently located at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park.On February 17, 1949, France sent Arizona a boxcar packed with war medals, a blue Peugeot bicycle, a white wedding dress from a seamstress in Lyon, France, children's dolls and handmade paper stars. There were over 1,700 items inside.
This boxcar was part of the Merci Train, which consisted of 49 boxcars sent to each state in America. The boxcars were filled with gifts collected by the people of France.
Why did France send the boxcars with gifts? Read tomorrow's post.
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12 comments:
This example of cross-cultural friendship is wonderful. I look forward to tomorrow's post.
Julie, I did not know about the Merci Boxcars. This is fascinating and I am eager to know all you have to share. Thank you.
How fascinating. Had no idea of this. Will be back tomorrow.
Looking forward to your next post!
I haven't seen this before. How interesting.
This is wonderful! I can't wait to see tomorrow's post.
I'll be reading tomorrow. Gotta know the answer.
I didn't know this was there either. What a great find!
I too did not know about the Merci Boxcars and can't wait to find out more tomorrow. I like the picture too.
Never knew this but though some Americans may doubt it, most French people are still grateful for 1944-1945.
Now I'm curious... Never heard about it. Guess I'll wait till tomorrow, and wont rush to Wiki or other places before reading your tomorrow's post
a thank you for the 2nd World War?
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