
Grand Coulee Dam: A Man-Made Marvel(2014)
Historic construction footage, photos, and newsreels help illustrate Grand Coulee Dam's construction, engineering challenges, and regional impact including power and irrigation. Produced by the Bureau of Reclamation and shown at the dam's Visitor Center.
Movie: Grand Coulee Dam: A Man-Made Marvel
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Self - Narrator (voice)
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