Address by Honorable William C. Redfield, Secretary of Commerce at Conference of Regional Chairmen of the Highways Transport Committee Council of National Defense

"Address by Honorable William C. Redfield, Secretary of Commerce at Conference of Regional Chairmen of the Highways Transport Committee Council of National Defense" is a speech given during World War I about the need for the United States to have a better transportation system. The speaker, William C. Redfield, explains how important it is for roads, rivers, and railroads to work together to move goods around the country efficiently. Redfield talks about how transportation has changed over time and why it's important to keep updating our systems. He argues that highways should be connected to railways and waterways, so that products can get from farms and factories to people more easily, especially using trucks to connect rural areas. Redfield believes this will help the economy and make sure the country is prepared, whether it's wartime or peacetime.