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Niagara Falls: The 1969 Engineering Marvel and Its Impact
In 1969, the United States Army Corps of Engineers undertook the remarkable task of temporarily diverting the flow of Niagara Falls. This unprecedented endeavor drew even more visitors than any other event or achievement associated with the iconic landmark. The engineers’ primary objective was to develop a method for clearing the unsightly accumulation of boulders… Read More »