c. July 1, 1983 08:15
Clark frames the trip as family destiny
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Clark frames the trip as family destiny
Description
Clark talks up the family vacation as the car gets underway. The rest of the family listens from inside the Truckster while the trip begins moving west.
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c. July 1, 1983 08:00
The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World.
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Event Context
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Back in Time
The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World.
c. July 1, 1983 08:00
Forward in Time
Early highway travel establishes the road trip
c. July 1, 1983 09:00
Relationships
- Source Event The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World. 15 minutes
- Character Audrey Griswold Clark and Ellen's daughter, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
- Character Clark Griswold Family patriarch pursuing the perfect Walley World vacation.
- Character Ellen Griswold Clark's wife and stabilizing counterweight during the trip.
- Character Rusty Griswold Clark and Ellen's son, carried through the road-trip ordeal.
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Event Info
Date
c. July 1, 1983 08:15
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Type
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Importance Level
★★★★ (4/5)
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Created
June 06, 2026 at 07:36 PM
Last Updated
June 09, 2026 at 07:36 PM
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