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1947 - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com (2023 words) |
 | 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). |
| The 1947 World Series brought in an estimated 3.9 million people, becoming television's first mass audience. |
| October 5 - The first presidential address is telecast from the White House. |
| USS Rail (1079 words) |
| The first Rail, a single-screw, steel "bird"-class minesweeper, was laid down on 15 December 1917 by the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wash., launched 25 April 1918; sponsored by Mrs. |
| Within the week the North Sea MinesweeDing Detachment was disbanded and Rail moved south, to Norfolk, for overhaul Then, reassigned to duty in the North Sea, she returned to Scotland in March 1920 and operated from Rosyth during April, May, and June. |
| Decommissioned on 29 Aprii 1946, Rail was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal on 17 January 1947. |
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