Episode
MegaStructures: Hoover Dam
Overview
Explore the US Treasury's impenetrable subterranean vaults housing monster money-making machines that churn out billions of dollars. See the army of protectors that ensure the world's most powerful economy with the mantra: "In God We Trust". Discover the elaborate systems of design and protection at the US Treasury premier currency manufacturer and her sister operation, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Details
- Series
- MegaStructures
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2006-05-16
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Hoover Dam is Episode 5 in Season 3 of MegaStructures. It aired on 2006-05-16. The runtime is 60 min.
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