Divided Highways: The Interstates and the Transformation of American Life
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Overview
America's desire for freedom and the open road resulted in the construction of thousands of highways during the Eisenhower administration. Through interviews, archival footage and photography, America's interstate highway system is revealed to have shaped every aspect of American life and affected the nation's history for better and for worse
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Runtime
87 min
Release Date
1997-09-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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6.0
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