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What president initiated the interstate highway system?

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower encouraged the building of this system.

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What president started the interstate highway system?
Eisenhower
What is An effect of Interstate Highway System?
One major effect of the interstate highway system was it made traveling to land and businesses faster and easier, and this cut down on gas prices so it also made traveling cheaper.
What American president created the interstate highway system and why?
Eisenhower created the interstate highway system so that during a time of crisis (such as an invasion of the US) troops could be moved around easier it also served as a convenience to all Americans...
When was the interstate highway system created?
Late 1950s under president Eisenhower. The full name of the system is "The National Defense and Interstate Highway System".
What year was the interstate highway system complete?
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