On This Day in Automotive History: February 29 |
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1944: Testimony begins before the House Roads Committee on the legislation that would approve the National System of Interstate Highways (concludes May 3). Commissioner Thomas MacDonald testifies that, unlike wartime legislation, the proposal "is not temporary, but will mark the progress of road construction for the next quarter of a century." Only one State (Colorado) testifies in opposition to what is still known as the Interregional System.
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| 29 February 2016 | Donald J. Trump Endorsed by NASCAR CEO and Drivers Today Donald J. Trump was endorsed by Brian France, Chairman & CEO of NASCAR, popular retired driver Bill Elliott, and active drivers Chase Elliott, Ryan Newman, and David Lee Regan. | Press Release (text) Organization: Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Topics: NASCAR, Brian France, Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott, Ryan Newman, David Ragan |