Gathering of Officials for a Speech in Utah, New York to Paris Race, 1908
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In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. Most towns throughout the United States enthusiastically greeted the cars as they passed through. Where the cars stopped, town officials and dignitaries personally greeted the weary teams.
In 1908, six automobiles raced around the globe from New York City to Paris, France. The contest took 169 days, covered 22,000 miles and spanned three continents. Most towns throughout the United States enthusiastically greeted the cars as they passed through. Where the cars stopped, town officials and dignitaries personally greeted the weary teams.
Artifact
Lantern slide
Subject Date
1908
Creators
Unknown
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
92.1.1774.79
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4 in
Inscriptions
No label.
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