The Merci Train story begins with understanding the bond that follows when one nation helps another to win its freedom. France paid a dear price for her freedom after WWII - devastation and poverty. The Merci Train, also known as the French Gratitude Train, was sent to the United States following World War II as a ‘Thank You’ for that most generous gift of $40 million food and other supplies sent to France and Italy in 1947. The train featured 49 cars filled with personal gifts. Forty-eight states received individual cars and the 49th car was shared between the District of Columbia and Hawaii
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