This Day in History January 2, 1974

By Ruth on January 2, 2014 in American history, history
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This happened the year I was born (though I was not around yet).  On this date in 1974, President Richard Nixon signed the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act into law.   This meant that the national maximum speed limit became 55.  Before that time, it was up to the states.  They could set the limits  from 40 to 80.  Cheap Arab gas had been the norm in this country until the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1973.  This law was supposed to help with fuel conservation.  It further stated that highway projects would not be approved nor funded within the states that did not comply with this act.  It was in 1995, under President Clinton, when this was finally repealed.

For more info:

http://famousdaily.com/history/us-president-nixon-signs-into.html

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nixon-signs-national-speed-limit-into-law

http://www.republicanoperative.com/forums/f13/nixon-signs-national-speed-limit-into-law-43033/

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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