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178: “A Damn Big Dam”: Taming the Colorado River with the Hoover (or Boulder) Dam (Infrastructure pt. 1)

History That Doesn't Suck

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The Hoover Dam: A Modern Wonder

This chapter explores the engineering achievements and historical significance of the Hoover Dam, examining its construction during the Great Depression. It also highlights the innovations that made the dam possible and offers a brief commercial segment promoting Home Depot's spring sales.

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