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To: John H K
>Yep, the reconstruction times seem ridiculous on these...I can't see why the Army Corps of Engineers can't be brought in. <

You have a point. Wasn't the interstate system built with a military purpose in mind?

50 posted on 03/26/2004 9:25:11 AM PST by Darnright
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To: Darnright
"You have a point. Wasn't the interstate system built with a military purpose in mind?"

Yes. Its original name was the System Of Defense And Interstate Highways. General Eisenhower thunk it up. The plan was to provide a way to move men and materiel across the country instead of having to ship them either by rail or sea. In peacetimes, the idea was to let the public use them for travel.

The Interstate System has long since been funded without a dime of military money, however.

Michael

52 posted on 03/26/2004 9:32:06 AM PST by Wright is right! (It's amazing how fun times when you're having flies.)
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