The Texas Merci boxcar on display at it’s induction
The Texas Merci boxcar on display at it’s induction as a permanent exhibit into the Texas Military Forces Museum on Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, Feb. 23, 2014. The boxcar was one of 49 given to the U.S. in 19... More
Navy Lt. Michael Thornton, retired and Medal of Honor
Navy Lt. Michael Thornton, retired and Medal of Honor recipient, gives the keynote address during the induction ceremony of the Texas Merci Boxcar exhibit at the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry in Au... More
Army Lt. Col. Les Davis, Camp Mabry Garrison commander,
Army Lt. Col. Les Davis, Camp Mabry Garrison commander, right, and Jeff Hunt, Texas Military Forces museum director, left, listen to the guest speaker during the induction ceremony of the Texas Merci Boxcar exh... More
Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Austin city mayor, reads a
Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Austin city mayor, reads a proclamation, making Feb. 23, 2014, Texas Merci Boxcar Day during the induction ceremony of the Texas Merci Boxcar exhibit at the Texas Military Forces Museum a... More
Sujiro Seam, Consul General of France in Houston, discusses
Sujiro Seam, Consul General of France in Houston, discusses the relationship between the French and the American people, dating from the American Revolution to present day, during the induction ceremony of the ... More
The Texas Merci Boxcar arrives at Camp Mabry in Austin,
The Texas Merci Boxcar arrives at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, Feb. 13, 2014. The boxcar was one of 49 given to the U.S. in 1949 - one for each state and the then Hawaiian territory, and was inducted into the T... More