Fort Huachuca soldiers inspired first McDonald's drive-thru nearly 50 years ago

Army soldiers stationed at Fort Huachuca where the inspiration for the nation's first ever McDonald's drive-thru in 1975. That history has been preserved in Sierra Vista.
Sierra Vista honors history of first McDonald's drive-thru in the country

TIL the first McDonald drive-thru was opened near a military base in Arizona to serve soldiers who weren't permitted to get out of their cars while wearing fatigues. : r/todayilearned

Fort Huachuca Army Base Motivated the First McDonald's Drive Thru To Be Created

TIL the first McDonalds Drive Thru was made for soldiers, who were unable to leave their vehicle while in uniform. : r/todayilearned

Fort Huachuca soldiers inspired first McDonald's drive-thru nearly 50 years ago

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Fort Huachuca soldiers inspired first McDonald's drive-thru nearly 50 years ago

Fort Huachuca soldiers inspired first McDonald's drive-thru nearly 50 years ago

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