THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF THE GATEWAY ARCH
P R E S E N TAT I O N A N D b oo k si g nin g
Tuesday JUNE 25
FREE
10:30am
Lee Auditorium
THE SURPRISING
HISTORY OF THE
GATEWAY
ARCH
50 Years After Construction Began
Rising to a triumphant height of 630 feet, the Gateway
Arch in St. Louis is a revered monument to America’s
western expansion. Envisioned in 1947 but not
completed until the mid-1960s, the arch today attracts
millions of tourists annually and is one of the world’s
most widely recognized structures. By weaving
together social, political, and cultural history,
historian Tracy Campbell (right) uncovers
the complicated and troubling history of the
beloved structure in his book The Gateway
Arch: A Biography. In this program, Campbell dispels
long-held myths and casts a provocative new light on
the true origins and meaning of the Gateway Arch.
Books will be available for purchase in the Missouri
History Museum Shop.
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
Lindell & D eBaliviere in Forest Par k
314.746.4599 mohistor y.org
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