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The construction of Grand Coulee Dam was revolutionary.
So revolutionary, in fact, people traveled to Eastern Washington in hordes just to catch a glimpse, to work on it themselves, and to be a part of the most significant public works project in history (up until that point).
Even though it brought low-cost electricity to the Northwest, Grand Coulee Dam’s construction was quite controversial at the time due to its location and ultimate purpose, and its impacts on people and the environment.
In her recently published novel The Grand Promise,
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