Route 66

For decades people traveled across America on Route 66. And it became more than just a highway. Route 66 became a symbol of freedom, exploration, and the promise of the open road. Today, it is remembered as the quintessential American road-trip as families took to the highway to explore the nation. This is the story of Route 66.

Sources

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/travelroute66/index.htm

https://www.visittheusa.com/route-66/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_66

Image: Guillaume Hankenne - https://www.pexels.com/photo/iconic-route-66-road-in-california-desert-29559234/

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