In the summer of 1919, a young Lieutenant Colonel named Dwight D. Eisenhower participated in the first Army transcontinental motor convoy. The expedition consisted of 81 motorized Army vehicles that crossed the United States from Washington, DC, to San Francisco, a venture covering a distance of 3,251 miles in 62 days. The expedition was manned by 24 officers and 258 enlisted men. The convoy was to test the mobility of the military during wartime conditions. As an observer for the War Department, Lt. Col. Eisenhower learned first-hand of the difficulties faced in traveling great distances on roads that were impassable and resulted in frequent breakdowns of the military vehicles. These early experiences influenced his later decisions concerning the building of the interstate highway system during his presidential administration.
I got all three exactly ...wrong. Thanks Tara for teaching us something new everyday!
I was 0 for 3 as well. It’s good to know I’m not alone! Thank you Tara! I’m receiving a great education.
2 out of 3. Thank you Tara.
Missed them ALL but I learned a lot!
Thank you Tara for all you are doing to spread “The Facts” of our history!
I have a world book that says Taft took a bubble bath and couldn’t get up because it was too slippery. That’s stuck to me.
Thanks Tara! These are always interesting (one day I'm going to get all right!)
Oh..I’m bummed out about Taft…🤦🏼♀️
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In the summer of 1919, a young Lieutenant Colonel named Dwight D. Eisenhower participated in the first Army transcontinental motor convoy. The expedition consisted of 81 motorized Army vehicles that crossed the United States from Washington, DC, to San Francisco, a venture covering a distance of 3,251 miles in 62 days. The expedition was manned by 24 officers and 258 enlisted men. The convoy was to test the mobility of the military during wartime conditions. As an observer for the War Department, Lt. Col. Eisenhower learned first-hand of the difficulties faced in traveling great distances on roads that were impassable and resulted in frequent breakdowns of the military vehicles. These early experiences influenced his later decisions concerning the building of the interstate highway system during his presidential administration.
I got one! 1️⃣ Thanks, Tara!