Historical Events tagged with "interstate highway"
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Creation of the U.S. Interstate Highway System
June 29th, 1956 68 years ago
The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, establishing the United States Interstate Highway System. This transformative legislation aimed to provide a comprehensive network of roads to enhance national defense, improve transportation efficiency, and stimulate economic growth. The act allocated significant federal funds for highway construction, leading to the development of thousands of miles of interstate highways across the country.
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