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| − | The Aswan Dam in [[Egypt]], built from 1960-1970, was a project of [[Gamal Abdel Nassar]]. The dam would prevent the [[Nile River]] from flooding and would generate electricity. Nasser seized the [[Suez Canal]] in order to raise money for the dam. The [[Soviet Union]] also gave the Egyptians a great deal of money. | + | The Aswan Dam in [[Egypt]], built from 1960-1970, was a project of [[Gamal Abdel Nassar]]. The dam would prevent the [[Nile River]] from flooding and would generate electricity. Nasser seized the [[Suez Canal]] in order to raise money for the dam. The [[Soviet Union]] also gave the Egyptians a great deal of [[godless play money]]. |
Revision as of 00:55, April 6, 2007
The Aswan Dam in Egypt, built from 1960-1970, was a project of Gamal Abdel Nassar. The dam would prevent the Nile River from flooding and would generate electricity. Nasser seized the Suez Canal in order to raise money for the dam. The Soviet Union also gave the Egyptians a great deal of godless play money.