Summary
People had a big party to celebrate when it opened.
It’s the longest bridge in the western half of the world.
Key Points
4 points1
The Mackinac Bridge is a suspension bridge.
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It opened to cars in November 1957.
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The official opening celebration was June 25‑28, 1958.
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It is the longest bridge of its kind in the western half of the world.
New Words to Learn
4 wordssuspension bridge
a bridge that hangs from big cables
dedication
a special ceremony to open something
festivities
fun parties and celebrations
ribbon-cutting
a ceremony where a ribbon is cut to show something is open
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