View from the Top The top part of the shadow of the Gateway Arch falls between the west entrance of the visitor center and the Old Courthouse, right in the middle of Luther Ely Smith Square.

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On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. King's speech was the grand finale of the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom." His words have endured as one of the signature moments of the civil rights movement. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/articles/march-on-washington.htm Image: The "I Have a Dream" speech was given from this spot now etched on the Lincoln Memorial steps. #IHaveADream

It's a beautiful morning on the Gateway Arch grounds for a stroll, or come on inside and check out the museum.

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National Park Service · Moose aren't inherently aggressive, but will defend themselves if they perceive a threat. When people don't see moose as potentially dangerous, they may approach too closely and put themselves at risk. So don't try to ride a moose. Learn more moose watching tips at https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/moose-safety.htm P.S. The image of Theodore Roosevelt on a moose was part of a series of images made during the 1912 presidential campaign. At the time, Roosevelt was running as a candidate from the newly formed Bull Moose Party. Early photoshop for the win? Many of Theodore Roosevelt’s adventures seem like something out of a tall tale: he survived an assassination attempt; nearly died while exploring the Amazonian jungle; and became the first president to drive a car. Today, there are six national park sites dedicated, in part or whole, to Theodore Roosevelt. How many have you visited? #FindYourPark #KeepWildlifeWild

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Photography is an important part of national park history. Photographers took pictures to show why special places needed protection. People were able to see how beautiful and unique park landscapes were even if they could not visit them in person. Today, professional and amateur photographers alike travel from around the world to capture scenic and historic vistas. Some national parks even offer photography classes. Discover opportunities for capturing the national parks through photos and learn how photographs helped preserve them at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/photography/index.htm Share some of your favorite park photos! #PictureYourselfInAPark #FindYourPark

This morning, 10 Rangers from the Gateway Arch, up to and including the Chief Ranger, woke up early and got after it with Kris Eggle on our minds. Today would have been his birthday. From the ODMP: Ranger Kristopher Eggle was shot and killed on August 9th 2002, while he and several U.S. Border Patrol Agents attempted to apprehended two armed illegal aliens. The suspects had fled from Mexican authorities into Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona, at approximately 2:00 pm. The Mexican authorities called the Border Patrol and notified them of the suspects. A Border Patrol helicopter in the area located the suspects and directed Ranger Eggle and Border Patrol Agents to the area. One of the suspects was apprehended without incident, but the second suspect opened fire with an AK-47 rifle. Ranger Eggle was struck below his vest, causing a fatal wound. The suspect then fled on foot south toward the Mexican border. He ran to approximately fifty yards from the border, where approximately 30 to 50 Mexican officers from numerous agencies opened fire from Mexico killing him. A medevac helicopter was sent to the scene, but Ranger Eggle had already succumbed to his wounds. The suspect who was arrested during the incident was sentenced to 15.5 years in prison. Ranger Eggle was a recent recipient of the Director's Award at FLETC. He is survived by his parents and a sister, who is a civilian employee for the National Park Service. #runningwithkris #npsrangernews #odmp

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Gateway Arch lobby sunset taken by Ranger Beata.