In 1846, Capt. John C. Fremont, perhaps fresh from his political agitation that led to Sonoma's Bear Flag Revolt and on his way south to fight the Mexican War, gave a special name to the entrance to ...
Top 20: Longest suspension bridges in the world ...
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the Golden Gate, a strait that leads to the San Francisco Bay. The bridge is 8,981 feet long (1 ...