On October 25, 2006, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated the 75th anniversary of the opening of the George Washington Bridge

The George Washington Bridge spans the Hudson River between Manhattan's Washington Heights neighborhood and the borough of Fort Lee, New Jersey. It also forms part of U.S. Interstate I-95.

The bridge, designed by Othmar H. Ammann, was the world's longest suspension bridge when it opened to traffic on October 25, 1931. Today, it carries the distinction of being the world's only 14-lane suspension bridge and home to the world's largest free-flying flag. The bridge often has been used as an establishing shot for New York City in many movies and is the subject of several books.

In 1981, the George Washington Bridge was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. It also has been recognized with numerous other engineering, architectural and design awards.