New York City Harbor, February 2, 1949: Pennants streaming, the Tricolor of France and American Flag flying at her mast, the French freighter SS Magellan — with “MERCI AMERICA” painted in huge letters on each side of her hull — carrying in her hold the French Gratitude Train aka “Merci Train,” is passing the Statue … Continue reading MDFDE/FRANCE-USA: ‘MERCI’ NEW YORK CITY! ‘MERCI’ NEW YORK STATE! #MDFDEFriendshipMerciTrain70