From VOA Learning English, welcome to This Is America. I’m Steve Ember. Today, Barbara Klein and I take you on a ride through the colorful history of Route 66, a road that has been called "The Main Street of America.” Come along with us! [Rosemary Clooney sings “Route 66”] If you ever plan to motor west Travel my way, take the highway that’s the best Get your kicks on Route 66 The idea for Route 6
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