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Photos & Videos Photo of the Day Introducing the Nancy Hanks II!

Introducing the Nancy Hanks II!

By Angela Cotey | February 14, 2023

| Last updated on August 7, 2025

A crowd has gathered in Savannah, Ga., for the July 6, 1947, christening of Central of Georgia’s new streamliner, the Nancy Hanks II, set to enter service to Macon and Atlanta.
CofG: George R. Foltz photo

One thought on “Introducing the Nancy Hanks II!”

John Zwemer says:

February 20, 2023 at 7:37 pm

Yes, Sir, A fine photo here. Would to see others taken that day. Thanks for sharing.

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