The George Westinghouse Memorial Bridge is dedicated in Pittsburgh, PA

The transcript discusses the opening of the Lincoln Highway, highlighting its significance as a memorial to great inventors and engineers. It pays tribute to George Westinghouse and emphasizes the importance of engineering achievements in infrastructure, such as bridges and tunnels, which help control and utilize the country's resources.

What is the significance of the opening of the Lincoln Highway?

• It marks the beginning of a new city.

• It was built in a record time of one month.

• It represents a significant engineering challenge.

• It is the first highway in the world.

To whom is the Lincoln Highway dedicated?

• A celebrated politician

• A great inventor and industrious individual

• A renowned scientist

• A famous artist

What role did George Westinghouse play in the context of the highway?

• He was the first to drive on the highway.

• He designed the highway.

• He contributed to the infrastructure in the valley below.

• He funded the construction.

What is the broader impact of infrastructure like the Lincoln Highway on the country?

• It limits the country's development.

• It enhances control and use of the country's resources.

• It reduces the country's heritage.

• It increases the country's debt.

What does the highway symbolize in terms of national development?

• A monument to past failures

• A bridge to future advancements

• A barrier to progress

• A temporary solution