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Photographer: Underwood and Underwood (photo courtesy of the National Archives at College Park)
Taken: September 6, 1919
Caption: Army Trucks Finish 3000 Mile Trip In Francisco.
Additional Description: "Photo shows Mack Trucks Leading along Market Street, which was gaily decorated to receive them with crowds lining the walks 72 trucks made the trip in 62 days. To test the feasibility of moving men and equipment across the country, on July 7th, the US Army, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. McClure, Army Motor Transport Corps, led 65 trucks and other vehicles, for total of 72, and 300 troops, on a cross country trip from Washington District of Columbia to San Francisco. The trip took 62 days. Arriving in San Francisco, 1918 Mack AC Bulldog covered flatbed trucks led the way along Market Street lined with cheering crowds. Included among the 300 troops, as an observer, LCOL (Temporary) Dwight D. Eisenhower, future President and proponent of the modern Interstate Highways we enjoy now."
Submitted: January 25, 2019.
Database Locator Identification Number: p462012
File Size: 1.596 Megabytes

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