Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted July 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2020 Thats what the title is on the Australian truck forum Plenty of AC Macks, FWD's and a Holt crawler or two and lots of other jiggers I have no idea of, maybe Sterling or Federal but no idea at all Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63273-first-convoy-across-america/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 In 1919, the United States War Department sponsored a transcontinental convoy of 72 trucks from New York City to San Francisco, CA. The intent of the convoy was to show the importance of motor vehicles to defense. The convoy followed the new Lincoln Highway but there were many obstacles and poor roads along the way. It took two months to reach San Francisco. One of the Army participants was Lt. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Perhaps it was his participation in this event that led him to sponsor the new Interstate Highway System that was started while he was president in the 1950s. Information from "Mack" by John B. Montville. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63273-first-convoy-across-america/#findComment-455666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted July 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2020 2 hours ago, bulldogboy said: One of the Army participants was Lt. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Perhaps it was his participation in this event that led him to sponsor the new Interstate Some of my reading has indicated that Eisenhower was also impressed by the design and system of the Autobahn in Germany during/after WWII. 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63273-first-convoy-across-america/#findComment-455679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63273-first-convoy-across-america/#findComment-455680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Fascinating stuff, I'm learning new things every day Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63273-first-convoy-across-america/#findComment-455760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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