The size, speed and safety of the Boeing 707 jetliner, first introduced in 1958, revolutionized public air travel around the world.  (Photo: Courtesy, Jack Masey) 
A working model of Ford's futuristic air-elevated "Levacar" was tethered to a circular glass track. With an estimated top speed of 500 mph, Ford's prototype vehicle lacked brakes.       (Photo: Courtesy, Jack Masey)
The "Transportation:USA" brochure. For skeptical Soviet visitors, images like these drove home the reality of America's advanced highway system and robust automobile industry.  (Photo: Courtesy, Jack Masey)
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