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Rolling to Victory: Memorial Day Tribute to Streetcars on the World War II Homefront

Join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for Rolling to Victory, a special Memorial Day event commemorating the 80th anniversary of V-E Day. This tribute highlights the vital role streetcars played on the home front during World War II. Learn how Capital Transit supported the war effort through increased service and wartime adaptations, explore special exhibits, and take a ride on vintage streetcars that once served the nation during this pivotal era. Help us honor the legacy of those who served—both overseas and at home.

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A PCC car is painted in red, white, and blue to recruit women as streetcar and bus operators.

This PCC car is painted for a campaign to recruit women to “volunteer for a war job” during World War II

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