Summary Ferdinand Magellan The Presidential Pullman - is a documentary film covering the historical perspective of a Pullman passenger car, highlighting the role it played as U.S. Car No. 1; the railroad car that transported our presidents throughout the country as they served their terms. This documentary follows the Magellan's creation, conversion to U.S. Car No. 1, and its unique designation as a National Historic Landmark. Viewers will be given a tour through the car and learn what it was like as the "Commander in Chief" traveled during this Age of Rail. The film ties in advantages of rail travel and how it affected the political realm by allowing an intimate connection with the public that could not take place on an airplane such as Air Force One. View more details
Genres : War Documentary Short
Release date : Apr 30, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : WKLG
Language : English
Production companies : WKLG
Summary Ferdinand Magellan The Presidential Pullman - is a documentary film covering the historical perspective of a Pullman passenger car, highlighting the role it played as U.S. Car No. 1; the railroad car that transported our presidents throughout the country as they served their terms. This documentary follows the Magellan's creation, conversion to U.S. Car No. 1, and its unique designation as a National Historic Landmark. Viewers will be given a tour through the car and learn what it was like as the "Commander in Chief" traveled during this Age of Rail. The film ties in advantages of rail travel and how it affected the political realm by allowing an intimate connection with the public that could not take place on an airplane such as Air Force One. View more details
Genres : War Documentary Short
Release date : Apr 30, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : WKLG
Language : English
Production companies : WKLG
