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General Highway History

National History Day Competition

The FHWA Highway Administration Salutes Silver Medal
Winners in National History Day Competition

National History Day is a year-long education program designed to help students in grades 6 through 12 gain an understanding of historical topics. Students produce dramatic performances...

First USDOT Secretary Visits Washington Division

By Dan Mathis and Mike Canavan

On the afternoon of May 3, 2010, the Washington Division hosted its third annual Retiree Ice Cream Social. As part of this event, the Division invited Mr. Alan Boyd, the first USDOT Secretary, to speak. Mr. Boyd currently lives in Seattle...

In Memory of Ronald Reagan

By Richard Weingroff

As the country mourned the death of former President Ronald Reagan on June 5, 2004, the FHWA recalled his role in our program.

President Reagan's choice as Federal Highway Administrator was former Texas Highway Commissioner Ray Barnhart who...