

In 1954 Dwight Eisenhower signed the order for the construction of the monument. City officials liked the idea, and in 1947, a nationwide competition was held to find a design for the monument. The idea for the Arch was first envisioned in 1933 to honor Thomas Jefferson (for the Louisiana Purchase of 1803) and bring new life to St. Louis and showing him the Gateway Arch National Park. Gary was up for the adventure, and I was looking forward to exploring more of St.

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