American Freedom Train Banner, "Heritage Spirit of 76 Week", 1975-1976
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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
Banner
Date Made
1975-1976
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.214.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Muslin
Ink
Brass (Alloy)
Color
White (Color)
Red (Color)
Blue (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 46.5 in
Width: 35 in
Length: 0.188 in
Inscriptions
on front of banner:
HERITAGE / SPIRIT / OF / '76 / WEEK
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