Produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company, this film traces the development of American highways over the last 50 years. It tells the story of man’s method of transportation and how it has influenced his life, business, health and recreation. Includes archival footage of the early days of Henry Ford’s factory, such as the creation of the first assembly line.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000333
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Roads - United States
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation
Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations
Sound/audio
Sound
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)