September 4, 1919. Sacramento to Stockton on the Motor Transport Convoy, 48 mile sin 7.25 hours.

General Pershing and officers of a composite regiment aboard U.S. transport Leviathan, Sept. 4, 1919

On this day in 1919, the Motor Transport Convoy, near the end of its destination, went 48 miles in 7.25 hours.

The Cadillac was about worn out.  And it seemed like the command was as well.

Maybe they needed a vacation, like the Gasoline Alley gang was contemplating.

Somebody who wasn't taking a vacation was President Wilson, who was touring the country promoting the Versailles Treaty.

September 3, 1919. Placerville to Sacramento on the Motor Transport Convoy. 52 miles in 8 hours. Wilson starts his tour.

On this day in 1919, the convoy went from Placerville to Sacramento, making 52 miles in 8 hours.  The roads were "perfect".

Indeed, the convoy received a heroes welcome, being showered with fruit along the way.  A Willys Overland salesman treated the company to dinner and a cabaret.  Willys was already specializing in vehicles that were designed for out of town use and, interestingly enough, they'd soon advertise, if they weren't already, that their vehicles were so easy to drive, that women could drive them without the help of men.

Also touring on this date, but by train, was President Wilson, who left on a cross country tour to promote the Versailles Treaty.