The U.S. withdrew its support for the Aswan Dam in 1956 primarily due to geopolitical shifts and rising tensions in the Cold War context. After Egypt's President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, the U.S. opposed his policies, fearing they would lead to increased Soviet influence in the region. Additionally, concerns about the dam's economic viability and environmental impact contributed to the decision to halt funding. This withdrawal marked a significant shift in U.S. relations with Egypt and the broader Middle East.
Initially, the United States agreed to loan Egypt money to build the Aswan High Dam, but then withdrew their offer for unknown reasons. In order to build the dam, both people and artifacts had to be moved. Over 90,000 Nubians had to be relocated.
Part of it was the fact that Egypt had been buying weapons and arms from the Soviet Union. The U.S. did not like this because this was in the heat of the Cold War and they wanted Egypt's alligience on their side of the Cold War.
refusing to sell oil to the us
Aswan.
Because of Somoza's response to the Sandinista rebels
No, but it is the highest arch dam in the US. It was also the biggest dam back in 1935 when it was built. The tallest dam is Rogun in Tajikistan. The largest dam is Three Gorges in China.
Hoover Dam
refusing to sell oil to the United States
no
Hydro power is used all over the world since the Industrial revolution in England through to the current major project in China with it'd Three Gorges Dam and hydro electricity generation. The are thousands of installation with the Aswan Dam in Egypt, the Hoover Dam in the US and the Snowy Mountain Scheme in Australia being prime examples of many installations. The technology is incredibly well proven and reliable.
Stockbridge Dam, opened in 1690 in Scituate, MA
1970s