Press Release Details

Date Archived:

August 11, 2017

Geography:

National

Decade:

1970s

Data Format:

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Press release providing a background on Amtrak, 1971.

Printed paper press release written to provide background information on the new National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Issued in late 1971, it goes over the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, objectives of the corporation and other subjects. "The underlying thrust of the Corporation's efforts is aimed at a gradual revitalization of public confidence in rail passenger service..." Ed Von Nordeck Collection.