Ike not inspired by the Autobahn (Score 1)

According to Bill Bryson's "Made In America: An Informal History ot the English Language in the United States", Ike was not inspired by the Autobahn. Actually, Hitler decided to build the Autobahn after learning about the United States' transcontinental highways being built during the 20s and 30s. Eisenhower's most likely basis for the Interstate system was his experience leading a military convoy across the country during World War I.