CSPAN3 American History TV September 20, 2014
This construction on hoover dam in 1931. The project employed over 21,000 workers. , one of the largest manmade structures in the world when it opened in 1936. It was completed two years ahead of schedule. Next, 1955 department of the interior film about the planning and the building of hoover dam. The story explains the engineering feat necessary for construction and promotes economic and recreational benefits provided by the structure. In 1930, president herbert hoover, for whom the dam is named, signed the bill to get it started. There was a combine of six Major Construction firms and men a...