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Hoover Dam
" For an economy built to last we must invest in what will fuel us for generations to come. This is our history - from the Transcontinental Railroad to the Hoover Dam, to the dredging of our ports and building of our most historic bridges - our American ancestors prioritized growth and investment in our nation's infrastructure."
Cory Booker

Meaning of "Hoover Dam" in the English dictionary

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Hoover Dam


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WHAT DOES HOOVER DAM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam, once known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Arizona and Nevada. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives. The dam was controversially named after President Herbert Hoover. Since about 1900, the Black Canyon and nearby Boulder Canyon had been investigated for their potential to support a dam that would control floods, provide irrigation water and produce hydroelectric power. In 1928, Congress authorized the project. The winning bid to build the dam was submitted by a consortium called Six Companies, Inc., which began construction on the dam in early 1931. Such a large concrete structure had never been built before, and some of the techniques were unproven. The torrid summer weather and the lack of facilities near the site also presented difficulties.

Definition of Hoover Dam in the English dictionary

The definition of Hoover Dam in the dictionary is a dam in the western US, on the Colorado River on the border between Nevada and Arizona; forms Lake Mead. Height: 222 m. Length: 354 m Former name : Boulder Dam.

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Synonyms and antonyms of Hoover Dam in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Hoover Dam» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Hoover Dam to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Hoover Dam from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Hoover Dam» in English.
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胡佛水坝
1,325 millions of speakers
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presa Hoover
570 millions of speakers
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Hoover Dam
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हूवर बांध
380 millions of speakers
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سد هوفر
280 millions of speakers
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Плотина Гувера
278 millions of speakers
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Hoover Dam
270 millions of speakers
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হুভার বাঁধ
260 millions of speakers
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Hoover Dam
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Empangan Hoover
190 millions of speakers
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Hoover Dam
180 millions of speakers
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フーバー·ダム
130 millions of speakers
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후버 댐
85 millions of speakers
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Bendungan Hoover
85 millions of speakers
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Hoover Dam
80 millions of speakers
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ஹூவர் அணை
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हूवर धरण
75 millions of speakers
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Hoover Barajı
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Hoover Dam
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Hoover Dam
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Гребля Гувера
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Hoover Dam
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Hoover Dam
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Hoover Dam
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Hoover Dam
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Hoover Dam
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Hoover Dam

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2 QUOTES WITH «HOOVER DAM»

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Cory Booker
For an economy built to last we must invest in what will fuel us for generations to come. This is our history - from the Transcontinental Railroad to the Hoover Dam, to the dredging of our ports and building of our most historic bridges - our American ancestors prioritized growth and investment in our nation's infrastructure.
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Cory Booker
This is our history - from the Transcontinental Railroad to the Hoover Dam, to the dredging of our ports and building of our most historic bridges - our American ancestors prioritized growth and investment in our nation's infrastructure.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOOVER DAM»

Discover the use of Hoover Dam in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Hoover Dam and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Colossus: Hoover Dam and the Making of the American Century
Yet the story of Hoover Dam has a darker side. Its construction was a gargantuan engineering feat achieved at great human cost, its progress marred by the abuse of a desperate labor force.
Michael Hiltzik, 2010
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Hoover Dam: An American Adventure
Traces the construction of Hoover Dam, describes the technical and political challenges, and discusses the economic impact of the dam
Joseph E. Stevens, 1990
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Hoover Dam: The Photographs of Ben Glaha
"Art historian Barbara Vilander's text places Glaha's efforts within the historical context of western landscape exploration and development and reveals how his particular qualifications led to his selection as the project photographer.
Barbara Vilander, 1999
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Building Hoover Dam: An Oral History of the Great Depression
Shares the realities of building the Hoover Dam early and under budget, including the cardboard boxes and tents which served as homes, carbon monoxide deaths of tunnel workers, and the freedom found in Las Vegas.
Andrew J. Dunar, Dennis McBride, 1993
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Hoover Dam
Our nation's unique identity has been formed, in large part, by the monuments and landmarks we have erected.
Craig A. Doherty, Katherine M. Doherty, 2001
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Life and Death at Hoover Dam
It's 1931 and men are desperate for jobs.
Jerry Borrowman, 2010
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The Hoover Dam: Applying Problem-solving Strategies
Introduces problem-solving skills and steps and shows how to apply them to example problems related to the Hoover Dam.
Greg Roza, 2006
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Hoover Dam: The Story of Hard Times, Tough People and the ...
Describes the engineering, construction, and social and historical contexts of the Hoover Dam.
Elizabeth Mann, 2006
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Hoover Dam
A brief history of Hoover Dam, considered to be one of seven modern civil engineering wonders in America.
Julie Murray, 2005
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The Hoover Dam
Briefly describes the process involved in building the Hoover Dam.
Patra McSharry Sevastiades, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOOVER DAM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Hoover Dam is used in the context of the following news items.
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So long history: Boulder City losing historic building - Las Vegas …
The hospital was closed in 1935, after Six Companies Inc. finished Hoover Dam, and responded in 1943 to care for the war wounded. Boulder ... «Las Vegas Weekly, Jul 15»
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30 Lakes in 30 Days | Lake Mead | Nevada | SUP Magazine
Lake Mead formed in 1936 upon the construction of the Hoover Dam. The dam was built during the Great Depression as one of America's early ... «SUP Magazine, Jul 15»
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Pensacola war veteran turns 100 - Pensacola News Journal
He worked a brief stint at the Santa Monica Swim Club, but was smart enough to turn down work building the Hoover Dam, where the heat was ... «Pensacola News Journal, Jul 15»
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End of the Miracle Machines: Inside the power plant fueling …
The Hoover Dam, completed in 1936, was erected to hold two years of river flow in reserve. Its walls stretch 1,200 feet across the Black Canyon, ... «Today's News-Herald, Jul 15»
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Las Vegas pass - Los Angeles Times
It comes with some great savings, but many of the included attractions -- Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Hoover Dam Motor Coach Tour, Lake ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
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Small Business Spotlight: Powell-based ARMADA helps clients …
ARMADA helped Franklin County create a plan to respond if Hoover Dam ever fails. Following the fatal Fort Hood shooting rampage, ARMADA staff trained ... «Columbus CEO, Jul 15»
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Drought's Impact on Electricity: Natural Gas, Wind and Solar Help …
Hoover Dam is a huge hydroelectric power plant, with a nameplate capacity as large as some of the biggest coal-fired power plants, and its ... «Coachella Valley Independent, Jul 15»
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Viking Night: The Day the Earth Stood Still - Box Office Prophets
I know this was a time when openly referring to the “Hoover Dam” in a movie could lead to years of congressional hearings, but fish-related ... «Box Office Prophets, Jul 15»
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Las Vegas Power Pass relaunched as city's tourism booms
Hoover Dam Motor Coach Tour: Visit one of the world's most iconic man-made structures, the Hoover Dam, on a deluxe motor coach tour. «eTurboNews, Jul 15»
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Sextortion scheme busted; deer invades bike shop; troubled teens
The federal agency overseeing water and power is in the market for 52,000 rounds of ammunition for its officers at Hoover Dam and Lake Mead ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
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