In the 1960s, boarding a plane meant donning your finest clothes and experiencing service that rivaled five-star hotels. Today's air travel is faster and cheaper for millions—but something essential got lost in the rush to democratize the skies.
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In the 1920s, driving from New York to Los Angeles wasn't a road trip — it was an expedition. Spare tires, muddy trails, and weeks of uncertainty stood between you and the Pacific. Here's how America rewired its own geography.
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