Gateway to the West
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"Gateway to the West" is a nickname highlighting Omaha, Nebraska’s historic role as a major starting point for westward expansion and transportation in the United States.
Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
nickname
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| appliesTo |
Omaha, Nebraska
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| associatedWith |
Missouri River transportation routes
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pioneer migration → railroad expansion → |
| category |
City nicknames in the United States
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| country |
United States
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| describesRole |
major transportation hub
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starting point for westward expansion → |
| hasMeaning |
gateway to the American West
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| historicalContext |
westward expansion in the United States
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| language |
English
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| linkedTo |
Omaha’s economic development during westward expansion
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Omaha’s transportation networks → |
| refersTo |
Omaha, Nebraska
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| relatedConcept |
American frontier
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westward migration → |
| relatedPlace |
Great Plains region
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Midwestern United States → |
| symbolizes |
Omaha’s role as an entry point to the western United States
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| timePeriodEmphasized |
19th century westward expansion era
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| usedBy |
local government of Omaha
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residents of Omaha → tourism organizations in Omaha → |
| usedFor |
promoting Omaha’s historical significance
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| usedIn |
historical descriptions of Omaha
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tourism materials about Omaha → |
Referenced by (5)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Gateway City
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alsoKnownAs |
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Winnipeg
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hasNickName |
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Omaha, Nebraska
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hasNickname |
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Gateway Arch
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nicknamed |
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Gateway Arch
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symbolizes |