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What is the purpose of the gateway arch?
"Thomas Jefferson's vision of the spread of freedom and democracy from 'sea to shining sea' inspired Eero Saarinen's masterpiece of modern design. The 630 foot stainless steel Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role as the gateway to the West. The park is a memorial to Jefferson's role in opening the West through the Louisiana Purchase, to the pioneers who helped shape the history of the American West, and to Dred Scott who sued for his freedom from slavery in the Old Courthouse”…..
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