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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

The Negro Leagues were a group of professional baseball leagues in the United States that ran from the late 19th century until Major League Baseball (MLB) integrated in 1947. The majority of the players in these leagues were African Americans and Latinx. The leagues gave black athletes who couldn’t play in MLB because of racial segregation options.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email St. Louis, Missouri is home to the Gateway Arch, a towering emblem of American growth and progress on the banks of the Mississippi River. As part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial honoring the westward expansion of the United States, construction on this Eero Saarinen-designed structure began …

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Historic Route 66

Often called the “Main Street of America,” Route 66 is a renowned highway that had a profound impact on American history, geography, and culture. Originally established in 1926, this legendary highway covered eight states and more than 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica.

Pony Express

The Pony Express was a revolutionary postal transportation system that shaped the settlement of the American West when it operated from 1860 to 1861. The Pony Express changed the way mail was delivered throughout the country by covering the approximately 2,000 miles between Missouri and California in just ten days, utilizing fast riders on horseback.

Kansas City BBQ

Kansas City, famous for its barbecue, has a rich history that rivals the flavor of its famous meals. The origins of this barbecue method may be traced back to the 1920s, when a number of distinct trends and techniques came together to form a new culinary paradigm. Because of its central location, the city has become a fusion of Texan, Carolina, and Midwestern barbecue styles.

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

The 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, will forever be remembered for the way he guided the country through perilous times. After World War II, during Truman’s administration (which lasted from 1945 to 1953), several important things were accomplished.

Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse

Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse Insight into the significance of correct design, construction, and safety measures in megastructures can be gained from studying the terrible Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse of 1981. The events leading up to the accident, the subsequent inquiry, and the enduring impact on engineering methods and laws would all make for riveting reading …

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Lewis & Clark Expedition

From 1804 to 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on the historic Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery. It was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to investigate and chart the enormous country encompassing the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains that had recently been acquired in the Louisiana Purchase.

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