High-Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965
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High-Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965
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The High-Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965 was the first attempt by the U.S. Congress to foster the growth of high-speed rail in the U.S. The High Speed Ground Transportation Act was introduced immediately following the creation of Japan's first high-speed Shinkansen, or "bullet train" and was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of his Great Society infrastructure building initiatives. Johnson's remarks upon signing the bill included the following: One product of the bil
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U.S. legislation to foster the use of high-speed rail
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-Speed_Ground_Transportation_Act_of_1965
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2024-04-23T21:07:21Z
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