Which U.S. president established the Interstate Highway System?
Theodore Roosevelt
Lyndon B. Johnson
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Fact: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, creating the Interstate Highway System and launching one of the largest and most ambitious public works projects in American history. The network was designed to improve transportation, promote economic growth, and enhance national defense by allowing the rapid movement of military personnel and equipment. Today, the Interstate Highway System spans more than 48,000 miles, connects every major region of the country, and serves as the backbone of U.S. transportation.
Correct Answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower