What is America 66 famous for? Does it have anything special to do with California?

During World War II, because most war-related industries were established in California, more people moved from the east coast or midwest of the United States to the west coast to find business opportunities. In addition to people's livelihood materials, route 66 also plays an important role in transporting armaments; During this period, the busy and prosperous highways are getting busier and busier, which is endless.

Line 66 crosses many famous scenic spots, such as the painted desert, the Grand Canyon and the meteorite cave in Arizona. Therefore, in the 1950s after World War II, cargo transportation was transformed into the main trunk road for Americans to spend their holidays in California from the east.

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National spirit: route 66, once the main traffic artery in the United States, was once prominent and experienced ups and downs under the change of stars; Its past and present remain in the minds of many Americans.

With the development of route 66, the number of tourists has increased, and towns along the way have developed one after another, and small shops (mom-and-pop-business) have appeared to provide services for refueling, dining and shopping for tourists. In addition, the expressway is smooth and easy to walk, which is favored by truck drivers, so it is very busy every day and becomes an important east-west transportation channel.

As the American novelist john steinbeck wrote in the novel The Grapes of Wrath: "route 66 is the way of mother, the way of flying ..." route 66 witnessed the suffering of a nation and the spirit of freedom, courage and enterprising of Americans.

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