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The Campfire That Created the American Road Trip

from America 250: Michigan Made · host Cumulus Media

In the summer of 1923, three friends gathered in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone. What looked like a simple camping trip helped spark an idea that would change how America travels forever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In the summer of 1923, three friends gathered in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone. What looked like a simple camping trip helped spark an idea that would change how America travels forever.

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