For 10 points, name this 1956 law advocated by Dwight D. Eisenhower, which created a new system of high-speed roads.
Rex Whitton oversaw much of the implementation of this law. Congressman John Blatnik chaired a committee that investigated corruption in the implementation of this law. The House version of this bill was drafted by Hale Boggs of Louisiana and George Fallon of Maryland, while the rival Senate version was introduced by Al Gore, Sr. An early version of this bill was drafted by the Clay Committee, chaired by General Lucius Clay. This law created a trust fund to cover 90% of costs, with the other 10% being borne by the states, the money being raised by a new four cent tax. The most prominent advocate of this law cited his experience on a 1919 Army caravan, and the need to respond quickly to an invasion. For 10 points, name this 1956 law advocated by Dwight D. Eisenhower, which created a new system of high-speed roads.
Rex Whitton oversaw much of the implementation of this law. Congressman John Blatnik chaired a committee that investigated corruption in the implementation of this law.
Interstate Highway Act [or National Interstate and Defense Highways Act; or Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956]