The American Freedom Train is Coming!, June 21-July 6, 1975

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1975

Subject Date

21 June 1975-06 July 1975

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.80.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Mounting board
Frame (Furnishing)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Mounting

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 28 in
Width: 22 in

The American Freedom Train is Coming!, June 21-July 6, 1975