The Inauguration of the Eiffel Tower
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Securing the Legacy of the Eiffel Tower
This chapter explores Gustave Eiffel's efforts to secure the Eiffel Tower's future after its construction, highlighting his collaboration with scientist Eugene Ducrette to showcase its technological capabilities. Their work in wireless telegraphy not only aided military communications during World War I but also solidified the tower's status as a beloved landmark and icon of French ingenuity.
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