Modern Marvels. Grand Coulee Dam
Description
The tremendous scope of the Grand Coulee dam on the Columbia River demanded a concentration of human will unmatched in U.S. history. Opposition to the dam prompted government newsreels to educate the public about this opportunity for new American jobs and a source of hydroelectric power for agriculture.
Runtime
45 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2010], c1996
Database
Films on Demand
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