The cross country Army convoy that showed the US its roads stunk
A cross-country Army convoy took place in 1919 to test the mobility of equipment and assess road quality. The convoy started in Washington, D. C.
and ended in San Francisco, covering nearly 3,300 miles. It was a significant event that highlighted the state of America's roads at the time. The convoy was led by a lieutenant colonel who would later become a prominent figure in the US.
The journey was not smooth, with the convoy facing a bumpy ride on the country's roads. Further details about the convoy and its findings are available from the source, providing insight into the state of US roads nearly four decades before the creation of interstate highways.
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