America's Love Affair With the Road Endures
The enduring American love for road trips is highlighted through a recent vintage car convoy and personal anecdotes. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and his family embarked on a series of road trips to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This tradition reflects a deep-rooted connection between Americans and their vehicles, symbolizing freedom and adventure.
- ▪A convoy of vintage Rolls-Royce automobiles traveled along the Cumberland Road, showcasing America's historical connection to road trips.
- ▪Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and his family took a series of road trips to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- ▪The road trip series, titled 'The Great American Road Trip,' will be available for free on YouTube and is sponsored by various companies in the tourism and travel industry.
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America's Love Affair With the Road Endures Salena Zito 2:30 PM | May 23, 2026 AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, file BEDFORD, Pennsylvania -- For the briefest of moments, a line of vintage Rolls-Royce automobiles chugged along the curving Cumberland Road. They passed over the Cumberland Run a handful of times and wound themselves down the mountains, away from Pennsylvania and toward the city of steeples, Cumberland. The sight gives the bystander a moment to imagine what it looked like in the early days of American road tripping.
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