Army Engineers Work to Construct Military Highway From Seattle to Fairbanks

The transcript discusses the strategic importance of an overland road connecting the United States and Alaska through Canada, envisioned as a safe inland route to Japan. It highlights the role of modern engineering in realizing this long-dreamed highway, which emerged during wartime but promises to open new frontiers in peace. The United States is committed to maintaining the road, despite challenges, with hopes of completing it within a year.

What does the text imply about the strategic importance of the highway?

In what ways is the highway described as a 'war baby'?