This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Magellan Brings France Gift Train To New York Harbor
The French Line freighter Magellan arrived in New York with 49 boxcars totaling 250 tons of gifts from 6.9 million French families as thanks for the 1947 Friendship Train. The cargo includes dolls, Houdon busts, and clothing, intended for display in schools and museums nationwide. The voyage received elaborate salutes as it neared Weehawken port, while officials note the cargo will be distributed to Washington DC, Hawaii, and states as permanent public property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
New York Harbor
America
U.S
Air Force
North Rover
Washington
Hawaii
Guy de la Vasselais
Gtralitage Train Committee
de la Vasselais
Houdons
Benjamin Franklio
Vincent Auriol