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The Merci Train was a humanitarian initiative in 1947, where freight trains filled with gifts from the people of France were sent to the United States as a gesture of gratitude for American aid during World War II. The trains carried a variety of items, including food, clothing, and toys, symbolizing goodwill and friendship between the two nations. Ultimately, 49 boxcars were sent, each representing a U.S. state, and they were distributed to various communities across the country. The Merci Train is remembered as a powerful example of post-war solidarity and generosity.

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