National Defense Highway Act

The National Defense Highway Act, passed in 1956, was a significant law in the United States that authorized the construction of the Interstate Highway System. Its primary goal was to create a network of modern roads to improve national defense by enabling quick military deployment across the country. The act also aimed to boost transportation, commerce, and economic growth. Funded largely through federal taxes, it led to the development of thousands of miles of high-speed highways that still serve as vital infrastructure for everyday travel and commerce today.