The Interstate Highway System
After the end of WWII in Europe, General Dwight Eisenhower was appointed the military governor of the American Zone in Germany. During his travels around Germany, he noticed that the German autobahn was really good. His respect for the German highways later became the impetus for passing legislation for the United States Interstate Highway System. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Battle of Actium

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