Bicentennial on Tour: The American Freedom Train

The social and political challenges of the 1970s set an awkward stage for America’s 200th birthday. With no national events being planned for this major milestone, a dedicated group of people set out to create a traveling showcase of American historical artifacts. This documentary explores the story of the American Freedom Train, the nation’s largest Bicentennial event that brought together millions of Americans at a time when they needed it most. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - Chapter I: A Postwar Predecessor 8:53 - Chapter II: A Handshake With the Duke 17:24 - Chapter III: A Race Against the Clock 25:11 - Chapter IV: The Journey Begins 31:36 - Chapter V: Daylight in the West 37:21 - Chapter VI: Keep On Keepin’ On 44:09 - Chapter VII: End of the Line 47:51 - Epilogue 53:22 - Credits Music playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjKCvk5iTXY7T0hSRWvehHiguYRASh-O5 -------- This video is published for educational and non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. If YouTube puts advertisements on this video, it means a piece of media was copyright-claimed. That ad revenue bypasses this channel entirely. If you'd like, you can support my work by leaving a tip. This helps me recouperate some of the expenses of making these videos. https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble -------- Visit the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland: https://orhf.org/ Learn about the Friends of SP 4449: https://www.4449.com/ Visit the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore: https://www.borail.org/ See more photos & information about the Freedom Train: https://www.freedomtrain.org/