I've never heard of the Freedom Train before now... seems like a good idea

On Dec. 9, 1947, the Freedom Train stopped in Richmond at Allen Avenue and West Broad Street. 

People waited in blocks-long lines to tour exhibits of historical artifacts that included the original Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Truman Doctrine and Bill of Rights. 

The Freedom Train, which traveled the country between 1947 and 1949, was the first train to visit each of the 48 states, and was conceived of by the Attorney General, in April of 1946, and was enthusiastically embraced by organizations such as Paramount Pictures and the Advertising Council.

The Freedom Train kicked off its tour in Philadelphia on September 17, 1947, and wrapped up in Washington, D.C., on January 22, 1949, visiting every state along the way. A notable appearance was at the Chicago Railroad Fair in July of 1948.

https://richmond.com/news/local/history/from-the-archives-250-photos-of-richmond-in-the-1940s/collection_3a97b2d3-eb3c-575b-8ba5-f6ddfa4de67f.html

https://nationalrrmuseum.org/blog/freedom-trains-of-the-united-states/

https://www.freedomtrain.org/freedom-train-consist-1-pa1-locomotive-1776.htm

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