Which President signed the Interstate Highway Act?

• A. President Dwight Eisenhower
• B. President John F. Kennedy
• C. President Richard Nixon
• D. President Harry S. Truman

Answer: (A)

Know who signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, the legislation that launched the Interstate Highway System. It was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This act created a nationwide network of high-speed highways and established the funding to build tens of thousands of miles of road, transforming travel, commerce, and national defense. Eisenhower’s push drew from his WWII experiences and the idea that robust, interconnected highways would improve mobilization and economic growth, much like the efficient routes he observed in Europe. The other presidents listed served at different times, and the interstate legislation was enacted during Eisenhower’s presidency, so they were not the signers of this act.