First Convoy across America

[mrsmackpaul]

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

[bulldogboy]

 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.

 

[j hancock]

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.

[kscarbel2]

 

[mrsmackpaul]

Fascinating stuff, I'm learning new things every day

 

Paul