Lunchbox Lecture: "Railroads in World War II"

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During World War II, America's railroads coped with tens of millions of civilians and service personnel who flooded the trains during the war. The tracks also teemed with tons upon tons of supplies, food and war material needed for the United States to win the war. Join Education Programs Coordinator Lauren Handley as she shares stories from the rails.



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