The Forgotten History of ‘Bloody 66’ And How Public Memory Helps Perpetuate Traffic Violence

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By Christian FrommeltMay 25, 2026, 12:01 am371 ptsTop
A century ago, businessmen, automobile clubs, and politicians came together to form the U.S. 66 Highway Association. Unlike the congestion-obsessed highway-builders of today, they wanted traffic, which they saw as synonymous with a burgeoning, mass-motoring public who would spend money in their towns. They even…

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