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E. Lincolnway and Big Horn (in American Legion Post #6 parking lot), Cheyenne, WY 82001-5132Map
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  • T7372DQjulieg
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    Great Piece of History

    As Europe struggled to recover from the social and economic devastation caused by World War II, the United States in 1947 collected relief supplies to send to France and Italy. Donations totaling $40 ...

    Reviewed on May 4, 2022
  • seebeeGA
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    A very moving story that shouldn't be missed

    We learned about this late in our visit to Wyoming and were fascinated by the WW II history it represents. You can read about the Merci trains on Wikipedia and get the whole story beside what's in th...

    Reviewed on Aug 7, 2019
  • snowball6867
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    Uplifting piece of our history.

    I had never heard of our Friendship train we sent to France. Then they sent us back the Merci boxcars with thank you gifts from 6 million French families. What a thoughtful piece of American and Frenc...

    Reviewed on Aug 6, 2019
  • BSJ3258
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    Stopped by The Merci Train.....

    Was in Cheyenne on a business trip from Chicago. Saw this one pop up and it looked interesting. Thought the write up on this was done very well as some of the comments also. Interesting stop and wa...

    Reviewed on Aug 3, 2019
  • flametamer911
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    History

    To see this monumental piece of history from the second world war. To show appreciation to the state of Wyoming from France.

    Reviewed on Jul 14, 2019