He also nominated Earl Warren and instituted the largest public works project in the country’s history. (At least he repudiated his decision on Warren.)
“He also nominated Earl Warren and instituted the largest public works project in the country’s history. “
I assume that you are referring to the Interstate Highway System.
In 1919 Lieutenant Colonel Eisenhower participated in the first Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy.
It took them 62 days to travel the 3,251 miles from Washington DC to San Francisco.
“As an observer for the War Department, Lt. Col. Eisenhower learned first-hand of the difficulties faced in travelling great distances on roads that were impassable, and that resulted in frequent breakdowns of the military vehicles. These early experiences influenced his later decisions concerning the building of the interstate highway system during his presidential administration.”