Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How did World War II create the American road trip? After the war, rising car ownership, Route 66, roadside motels, gas stations, diners, and fast-food chains transformed travel—and gave us the road trip aesthetic we know today.

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