River and Harbor Appropriation Bill

<p>This volume contains the official record of hearings before the House Committee on Rivers and Harbors regarding H.R. 13462 the River and Harbor Appropriation Bill. Providing detailed insight into the legislative process surrounding infrastructure development and water resource management in the early 20th century United States this document offers a comprehensive view of the considerations debates and decisions that shaped federal policy regarding rivers and harbors.</p> <p>The testimony and discussions within shed light on the economic strategic and political importance of waterways for transportation and commerce. Researchers historians and policymakers will find valuable information concerning the priorities and challenges of funding and maintaining vital transportation arteries during a pivotal period in American history. This historical record provides a crucial resource for understanding the evolution of U.S. infrastructure policy and its impact on the nation's growth.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>