2 of 7 — A 60-ton steel strut is lifted into place joining the two towers of the Arch on June 17, 1965. 3 of 7 — The Arch nears completion as the two legs stretch to within 6 feet of their intended ...

ST. LOUIS – Standing at 630 feet, the St. Louis Gateway Arch is the nation's tallest monument – taller than both the National Monument in Washington, D.C., and the Statue of Liberty. The lanky ...

There’s hardly a more recognizable landmark in the Midwest than the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a monument honoring Thomas Jefferson and his ideas for America’s westward expansion. Reaching 630 feet ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story misstated the year of the Dred Scott decision. It was decided in 1857. St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch is one of America’s best-known ...

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Early each morning, the buses and cars arrive at the St. Louis riverfront as they have done for nearly five decades. The tourists — some three million a year — stream out to see a gleaming ...

St. Louis was the last stop before heading to the sparsely populated west back in the 19th century. As emigrants headed west, they hoped for free land and more opportunity. St. Louis was the last ...

Explore the history of the Gateway Arch through stunning 3D animation. This video focuses on the architectural significance, construction details, and cultural impact of this iconic monument.

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