CSPAN3 Reel America Motor Convoy 1919 Silent Army Film July 14, 2024
Which well be showing. But first, joining us is michael owen. The author of after ike on the trail of the centuryold journey that changed america. How did it change america . Along the route, thousands came out to cheer the convoy on, to look at the vehicles, talk to the men who remember in the convoy, and it spurred a lot of interest in travel by motorized vehicles. Were going to watch the film. Did it get a lot of attention in the press . It did. They had a major sendoff at the white house. President wilson was in europe but secretary of war newton baker waved them off. There were speeches, ...
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