Gratitude: French "Merci" Train Arrives With Gifts

Clip: 362680_1_1

Year Shot: 1949 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1538

Original Film: 022-219-01

HD: N/A

Location: NEW YORK, NY

Timecode: 00:43:23 - 00:44:36

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Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery The French freighter Magellan, with 'Merci America' painted on her sides, brings the 49-Car Gratitude Train, sent by the people of France. A colorful salute awaits the ship, and a gala parade is held up Broadway, as city and government officials welcome the gift train