This Day in History October 26, 1936

By Ruth on October 26, 2013 in American history, history
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hoover-dam-panorama-large-jpgI have actually seen this amazing dam, and so today’s feature was kind of interesting.  It is still one of the largest dams in the world, and it was on this date in 1936, that the first electric generator of the Hoover Dam was turned on.   By the time all generators were turned on, this dam generated 1.34 million KW of electricity.   In the 1980’s, this jumped to over two million KW.  California receives most of the power, and the rest is split between Arizona and Nevada.

For more information:

http://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/edn-moments/4399466/First-Hoover-Dam-electric-generator-goes-into-full-operation–October-26–1936

http://thepeoplehistory.blogspot.com/2007/10/hoover-dam-hydroelectric-power.html

http://theunionnews.blogspot.com/2013/10/hoover-dam-on-hillrod-born-moscow.html

http://famousdaily.com/history/hoover-dam-first-electric-generator.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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