I don't have the time and energy to respond to all of your points, but

Accountant With A Sharp Pencil Wrote:
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> Amtrak is forty years old. Their 40th Anniversary
> Train stays focused on what has happened at Amtrak
> from 1971 to date. Migratory paths of people that
> took place in the last century should be studied
> and promoted by educational institutions,
> historical societies, scholars, and social groups
> that have an interest in that subject matter.

That's a mindset guaranteed to insure that Kim Kardashian will be known by far my Americans than others who have really contributed more to this nation such as A Phillip Rabndolph, James J. Hill, Simon Bamberger and George Westinghouse.

> I would venture to guess that, in every example
> you cited, the displays were put in place by
> historical societies, airport authorities, fan
> clubs or individuals that have an interest in
> those displays and the subject matter. NOT the
> airline or bus companies themselves. And probably
> not with taxpayer dollars.

In fact, historic displays at public transit stations are often developed as part of the overall transit project (funded by taxpayers) as part of agreements with State Historic Preservation Officers for mitigation of impacts on archaeological and historic resources.