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What famous dam is named after president Hoover?
When the dam was in its planning stages, in 1930, Herbert Hoover was President. It was then in 1930 that Secretary Ickes stated publicly that Hoover Dam was to be built, noting that naming a dam after a president was appropriate. In 1933, when Hoover was not re-elected, the name was reverted to Boulder Dam. It remained Bould Dam until 1947, when an act of Congress officially re-named the dam Hoover Dam.
What president was the dam named after?
Herbert Hoover - Boulder Dam in the Black Canyon on the Colorado River was renamed to Hoover Dam in his honor.
When was the Hoover dam build?
1930
Who build the Hoover Dam?
Chuck Norris
What were some of the projects proposed by president hoover and how effective were they?
There were alot of effective projects but the most effective was the Hoover Dam.
How much concrete in Hoover Dam?
The Hoover dam weighs 6,600,000 tons. It took 3,250,000 cubic yards of concrete to build the dam itself
Which president had a dan named after him?
That's Dam. President Hoover.
Who was the president of the Hoover Dam when it was completed?
President Franklin Roosevelt
What obstacles did they overcome to build the Hoover Dam?
Trees
Who paid to build the Hoover Dam?
The United States.
Who was the president responsible for creating the Hoover Dam?
Herbert Hoover
Where was Hoover Dam build?
black canyon on the Colorado river
