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Russ Carnahan

After the Great Depression and after public urging, a nationwide public competition was held to determine a design for a memorial that would honor President Thomas Jefferson's bold vision for westward expansion for America.

Russ Carnahan

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Following the economic hardships of the Great Depression and pressure from the public, a contest was organized across the country to create a memorial design. This memorial was intended to celebrate President Thomas Jefferson's ambitious plan to expand the United States westward.

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