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Remembering Those Who Built the Bridge

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When the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, it was the longest suspension bridge ever built. And it was done in one of the world's most challenging settings. For the men who poured the concrete and drove in each steel rivet, it was a life-changing experience.

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