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The National Road First Highway West Was Proof We Could Do Big Things

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AI-generatedHistorical infrastructure project with no current commercial mechanism. No direct impact on modern commodity prices, supply chains, or company margins. Purely historical narrative.
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- National Road established by act of Congress in 1806.
- Construction began in 1811, reached Wheeling in 1818, completed to Vandalia by 1839.
- Cost approximately $6.8 million.
- Facilitated commerce and national unity for western farmers.
- Declined with rise of railroads, revitalized in early 20th century.
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