From Chicago to LA

Part 2 — Boute 66 pre-WW II

  • From Chicago to LA
  • Historic U.S. 66 opened in 1926 and connected Santa Monica, California, and Chicago. The highway runs through Weatherford and Oklahoma has the most miles of any state.
Route 66 played a vital role in America's at-home involvement with World War II. After the vast stretch of highway had been completely paved, the War Department used it for transportation between military bases. Prior to the war, other major roads as well as U.S. Highway 66 were greatly improved as part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. The New Deal programs were designed to aid in…

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