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Grand Coulee Dam

201783 minNRdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Construction of the Grand Coulee Dam began in 1933, aiming to transform arid land into productive farmland and provide affordable electricity.

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Stephen Ives

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Construction of the Grand Coulee Dam began in 1933, aiming to transform arid land into productive farmland and provide affordable electricity.

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Construction of the Grand Coulee Dam began during the Great Depression, driven by President Franklin Roosevelt's vision for a "planned promised land." Located in Washington State, the dam was intended to transform arid land into productive farmland, providing affordable power and irrigation. As workers toiled on this monumental project, it became a symbol of the New Deal's public works initiatives. The dam aimed to alleviate the struggles of farm families facing drought and economic hardship, capturing national attention and hope for a better future.

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See the impact of the Grand Coulee Dam on agriculture.
Find out how the dam symbolized New Deal initiatives.
Meet the people behind the construction of the dam.

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The Grand Coulee Dam was constructed during the Great Depression.
President Franklin Roosevelt envisioned the dam as a 'planned promised land.'
The dam aimed to provide cheap power and irrigation for farm families.

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What was the purpose of the Grand Coulee Dam?

The Grand Coulee Dam aimed to provide cheap power and irrigation, transforming the arid landscape into a flourishing agricultural paradise.

Who was the president during the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam?

President Franklin Roosevelt was in office during the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam.

What era coincided with the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam?

The construction of the Grand Coulee Dam began during the Great Depression.

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