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Preliminary work begins on the Hoover Dam | July 7, 1930 | HISTORY

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On July 7, 1930, building begins on the future site of the Hoover Dam. Over the next five years, a total of 21,000 men would work ceaselessly to produce what would be the largest dam of its time, as well as one of the largest manmade structures in the world.

Preliminary work begins on the Hoover Dam | July 7, 1930 | HISTORY

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SSgt Richard Kensinger

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an engineering feat
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SGT Ruben Lozada

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Good afternoon COL (Join to see). Excellent post. Thank you for sharing this Sir.

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Maj Kim Patterson

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Seeing it in person is truly awe inspiring

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