1971
55 years ago
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Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) takes over operation of U
the National Railroad
May 1, 1971
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Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) takes over operation of U.S. passenger rail service.
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Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) takes over operation of U.S. passenger rail service.
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- Date
- May 1, 1971
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- General
- Years Ago
- 55
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