Address by Honorable Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior at Conference of Regional Chairmen of the Highways Transport Committee Council of National Defense

The 'Address by Honorable Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior' was delivered during World War I and focuses on the importance of enhancing the national highway system for wartime logistics. Lane discusses how improved highways are essential for connecting communities, facilitating transportation, and supporting returning soldiers' reintegration into civilian life. He advocates for a comprehensive national strategy that includes highway construction, maintenance, and the reclamation of underutilized lands to foster agricultural communities. This address highlights the critical role of infrastructure in national defense and economic stability.