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History of Interstate SystemHistory of Interstate System Eisenhower’s Convoy from Eisenhower’s Convoy from Washington, D.C. to San FranciscoWashington, D.C. to San Francisco
OFFICIAL SEND OFF CEREMONYOFFICIAL SEND OFF CEREMONY
THE CONVOYTHE CONVOYYOUNG EISENHOWERYOUNG EISENHOWER
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1938 Bureau of Public Works 1938 Bureau of Public Works Feasibility StudyFeasibility Study
The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1938 was the first The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1938 was the first serious attempt to develop a national roadway serious attempt to develop a national roadway system. system.
Toll-financed system of three east-west and three Toll-financed system of three east-west and three north-south superhighways. north-south superhighways.
System could not be self-supporting; advocated a System could not be self-supporting; advocated a 26,700-mile network instead.26,700-mile network instead.
HistoryHistory of of InterstatesInterstates System System
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Concrete Curing in the 1930’sConcrete Curing in the 1930’s
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1944 Federal Aid Highway Act 1944 Federal Aid Highway Act
Chartered National System of Interstate HighwaysChartered National System of Interstate Highways
Expanded the network to 40,000 milesExpanded the network to 40,000 miles
Slow progress due to no specific authorized fundsSlow progress due to no specific authorized funds
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Concrete paving train in the 1930’sConcrete paving train in the 1930’s
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1954/1956 Federal Highway Act President Eisenhower authorized the first funding of the President Eisenhower authorized the first funding of the interstate system interstate system
Authorized $175 million Authorized $175 million
Two years later, the expanded 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Two years later, the expanded 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act authorized $25 billionAct authorized $25 billion
History of Interstates SystemHistory of Interstates System
The Clay Committee presents its The Clay Committee presents its report to President Eisenhower. report to President Eisenhower. Standing behind the president Standing behind the president are (from left) Gen. Lucius Clay, are (from left) Gen. Lucius Clay, Frank Turner, Steve Betchel, Frank Turner, Steve Betchel, Sloan Colt, William Roberts, and Sloan Colt, William Roberts, and Dave Beck.Dave Beck.
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Atlanta expressway planning began in Atlanta expressway planning began in 1940 1940
Lochner Report Lochner Report
General Lucius Clay’s contributionGeneral Lucius Clay’s contribution
Georgia’s Interstate SystemGeorgia’s Interstate System
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Fun FactsFun Facts
1,244 miles of interstate system1,244 miles of interstate system
First interstate completely First interstate completely opened in 1977 opened in 1977
Shortest Interstate -- I-24Shortest Interstate -- I-24
4 miles4 miles
Longest Interstate – I-75Longest Interstate – I-75
355 miles355 miles
Georgia’s Interstate SystemGeorgia’s Interstate System
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Unveiling of Georgia’s first Unveiling of Georgia’s first Interstate route marker by Interstate route marker by Governor Vandiver on Governor Vandiver on October 9, 1959. October 9, 1959.
Photo Photo HistoryHistory of Georgia’s System of Georgia’s System
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The Downtown Connector in 1952The Downtown Connector in 1952The Downtown Connector in 2006The Downtown Connector in 2006
Photo History of Georgia’s SystemPhoto History of Georgia’s System
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I-85 & I-285 in 1973I-85 & I-285 in 1973I-85 & I-285 in 2006I-85 & I-285 in 2006The Moreland InterchangeThe Moreland Interchange
Photo Photo HistoryHistory of Georgia’s System of Georgia’s System
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I-85 and SR 316 in 1962I-85 and SR 316 in 1962I-85 and SR 316 in 2006I-85 and SR 316 in 2006
Photo Photo HistoryHistory of Georgia’s System of Georgia’s System
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Governor Lester Governor Lester Maddox at the Maddox at the opening of I-285 opening of I-285 in October, 1969in October, 1969
Photo Photo HistoryHistory of Georgia’s System of Georgia’s System
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Interstate Highway SystemInterstate Highway System5050thth Anniversary Reenactment Route Anniversary Reenactment Route
June 16 – 29, 2006June 16 – 29, 2006
Cross Country Cross Country Route from San Route from San Francisco to Francisco to Washington, D.CWashington, D.C..
Swing Route to Swing Route to Eisenhower Eisenhower Museum through Museum through Denver, Abilene Denver, Abilene and Kansas City.and Kansas City.
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Postcard Postcard ContestContest
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Winning 5th Grade PostcardWinning 5th Grade Postcard
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AASHTO Spring Meeting Vintage Car AASHTO Spring Meeting Vintage Car ParadeParade
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5050thth Anniversary Displays in all Welcome Centers Anniversary Displays in all Welcome Centers
Children’s activity books accompany displaysChildren’s activity books accompany displays
5050thth Anniversary pins for employees Anniversary pins for employees
Placing articles in major dailies Placing articles in major dailies
I-Ride--Vintage car ride on I-75 on Sunday, June 25I-Ride--Vintage car ride on I-75 on Sunday, June 25
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