1947 Press Photo New York Mayor Freedom Train Reading Bill of Rights NYC

Mayor William O'Dwyer of New York (center) reads the Bill of Rights aboard the Freedom Train which arrived at New Yorks Grand Central Station today (9/24). In background are (left to right) Winthrop W Aldrich, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Heritage Foundation, which sponsored the Freedom Train; Thomas Darcey Baophu, President of the American Heritage Foundation and Grover Whalen. Train will be open until Sept 25. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 8-4-1947.

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