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Georgia Celebrates the Interstates

Georgia Celebrates the Interstates. History of Interstate System. Eisenhower’s Convoy from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. OFFICIAL SEND OFF CEREMONY. YOUNG EISENHOWER. THE CONVOY. Interstate 50 th Anniversary. History of Interstates System. 1938 Bureau of Public Works

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Georgia Celebrates the Interstates

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  1. Georgia Celebrates the Interstates

  2. History of Interstate System Eisenhower’s Convoy from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco OFFICIAL SEND OFF CEREMONY YOUNG EISENHOWER THE CONVOY

  3. Interstate 50th Anniversary History of Interstates System • 1938 Bureau of Public Works • Feasibility Study • The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1938 was the first serious attempt to develop a national roadway system. • Toll-financed system of three east-west and three north-south superhighways. • System could not be self-supporting; advocated a 26,700-mile network instead. Concrete Curing in the 1930’s

  4. Interstate 50th Anniversary History of Interstates System • 1944 Federal Aid Highway Act • Chartered National System of Interstate Highways • Expanded the network to 40,000 miles • Slow progress due to no specific authorized funds Concrete paving train in the 1930’s

  5. History of Interstates System • 1954/1956 Federal Highway Act • President Eisenhower authorized the first funding of the interstate system • Authorized $175 million • Two years later, the expanded 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act authorized $25 billion The Clay Committee presents its report to President Eisenhower. Standing behind the president are (from left) Gen. Lucius Clay, Frank Turner, Steve Betchel, Sloan Colt, William Roberts, and Dave Beck.

  6. Atlanta expressway planning began in 1940 Lochner Report General Lucius Clay’s contribution Georgia’s Interstate System

  7. Georgia’s Interstate System Fun Facts • 1,244 miles of interstate system • First interstate completely opened in 1977 • Shortest Interstate -- I-24 4 miles • Longest Interstate – I-75 355 miles

  8. Photo History of Georgia’s System Unveiling of Georgia’s first Interstate route marker by Governor Vandiver on October 9, 1959.

  9. The Downtown Connector in 1952 Photo History of Georgia’s System The Downtown Connector in 2006

  10. I-85 & I-285 in 1973 Photo History of Georgia’s System I-85 & I-285 in 2006 The Moreland Interchange

  11. I-85 and SR 316 in 1962 Photo History of Georgia’s System I-85 and SR 316 in 2006

  12. Photo History of Georgia’s System Governor Lester Maddox at the opening of I-285 in October, 1969

  13. National Celebration Interstate Highway System 50th Anniversary Reenactment Route June 16 – 29, 2006 Cross Country Route from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Swing Route to Eisenhower Museum through Denver, Abilene and Kansas City.

  14. Georgia’s Celebration Activities

  15. Postcard Contest Georgia’s Celebration Activities Winning 5th Grade Postcard

  16. AASHTO Spring Meeting Vintage Car Parade Interstate 50th Anniversary Georgia’s Celebration Activities

  17. 50th Anniversary Displays in all Welcome Centers Children’s activity books accompany displays 50th Anniversary pins for employees Placing articles in major dailies I-Ride--Vintage car ride on I-75 on Sunday, June 25 Georgia’s Celebration Activities

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