Contrast Eisenhower's attitude toward new social legislation with his approach to existing programs. What act of his presidency led to the largest public works project in American history?

Eisenhower had faced many obstacles both at home and abroad. In foreign affairs, he tried to propose disarmament with the Russians to prevent the escalation of nuclear war but at the same time, he also promoted programs that built-up space and science explorations to stay a head of the space race. He recognized China but protected Taiwan. He also enforced anti-segregation policies at home in education, government service and the military. One of his biggest social projects was the building of the interstate highway which made it easier to travel and transport goods from place to place.