Why Did Congress Authorize the Construction of an Interstate Highway

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Short Answer

Why did Congress authorize the construction of an interstate highway system?

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Definitions:

Flashbulb Memories

Highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.

Infantile Amnesia

Infantile Amnesia is the phenomenon where individuals are unable to recall memories from the early years of their life, typically before the age of three to four years.

Stress Hormones

Hormones that are released in the body in response to stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body for a fight or flight response.

Procedural Memories

A type of implicit memory that involves the recall of how to perform tasks or skills, such as riding a bike or typing.