The post-WWII Freedom Train carried the most important artifacts of American history to towns and cities across the country in an effort to rededicate citizens to the blessings of the American system. From 1947 to 1949, it received 3,521,841 visitors, who saw original documents such as the Declaration of Independence. The Pennsylvania Railroad provided the observation cars that would become the Freedom Train's three display areas. Twenty-nine U.S. Marines guarded the contents and served s the hosts and interpretive staff for the visitors. Size: 4 3/8" L
