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Steve Doocy, “Friends” co-host, continued his Route 66 road trip Wednesday, stopping in Kansas to celebrate the historic highway’s upcoming 100th anniversary.
The trip is part of a three-day journey along the iconic roadway, often called the “Mother Road,” stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.
Doocy kicked off the journey Tuesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he visited local businesses and spoke with artists about the city’s deep ties to Route 66.
The famed Route 66 is approaching its 100th anniversary this year. (iStock)
Residents gathered early to meet him, many sharing their personal connections to the historic road.
“How many people grew up along Route 66?” Doocy asked the crowd.“Everybody did.”
Doocy later continued the morning from the Baxter SpringsVisitor Center, where local officials and residents gathered to celebrate the milestone.
The state of Kansas has the briefest stretch of Route 66, spanning just 13 miles.(iStock)
“It may be the shortest stretch along Route 66 for Kansas, but it’s special to me because I’m from Kansas,” Doocy said.
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“It gives us an opportunity for people to travel Route 66, explore our history and find a place to rest,” one official said.
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Doocy also spoke with visitors about America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, asking what the milestone meant to them.
“I’mproud to be an American,” one attendee said.
Others echoed similar sentiments, pointing to freedom andappreciation for veteransas reasons they value the country.
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Doocy’s trip will conclude in Springfield, Missouri, where the official kickoff of the Route 66 centennial celebration is set to take place.
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