WHAT A YEAR IT WAS 1947 is a nostalgic, informative, fun and sometimes tongue-in-cheek look back at the people, places and events that changed our lives in 1947. Rare photographs and stories take you back to historic events featuring headline news, famous people, hit movies, popular songs, consumer pricing, fashion, sports, new products, advanced in science and medicine and many surprises. "WHAT A YEAR IT WAS 1947, a scrapbook for the soul, will bring a wistful smile to your recipients face as they relive that very special time.