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Boulder City, Nevada
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The monument is designed so that on September 30th, the anniversary of the dam's dedication, the sun aligns perfectly with the central plaque.
The two 30-foot tall bronze statues, known as the Winged Figures of the Republic, symbolize the eternal vigilance of the dam's workers.
The terrazzo floor at the base of the statues features a celestial map that shows the sky as it appeared on the dam's dedication day in 1935.
The monument honors the 96 workers who lost their lives during the construction of the Hoover Dam.
Oskar J.W. Hansen, a Norwegian-born artist, designed the memorial, emphasizing themes of sacrifice and achievement.
The inscriptions include quotes that reflect the monumental effort and spirit of the workers who built the dam.
