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Good Roads Talk on National Highway Progress
A historical overview argues for continued highway development in the United States. It cites Washington’s era, 1802 congressional funding, and the earliest national highway from Maryland to the Mississippi. The piece highlights cost savings, land value increases, and the broad economic impact on farmers and trades.
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