The _____ authorized $25 billion to build 41,000 miles of roads, greatly assisting the burgeoning car culture of the 1950s.

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The National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, passed in 1956, authorized the construction of a 41,000-mile network of interstate highways across the United States. This act was a significant factor in the development of the American car culture during the 1950s and beyond, facilitating easier and faster travel across the country.

The _____ Authorized $25 Billion to Build 41,000 Miles of Roads