Grants total 88% of Harvard's aid for undergraduate students, with aid also provided by loans (8%) and work-study (4%). Tuition only covers 6.4% of Harvard's operating costs.
The Arch of Constantine, Rome. Article. The Arch of Constantine I, erected in c. 315 CE, stands in Rome and commemorates Roman Emperor Constantineâs victory over the Roman tyrant Maxentius on 28th October 312 CE at the battle of Milvian Bridge in Rome. It is the largest surviving Roman triumphal arch and the last great monument of Imperial Rome.
After a nationwide competition in 1947, architect Eero Saarinenâs design for a giant stainless steel arch was chosen as the winning design. 1  Construction on the Arch began in 1963 and was completed in 1965. Since it opened, the Arch has been one of St. Louisâ most popular attractions with millions of people visiting every year. Fun Facts About the Arch. The Gateway Arch is 630 feet tall, making it the tallest national monument in the country. It is also 630 feet wide at its base and weighs more than 43,000 tons. The Arch may be heavy, but it moves. It was designed to sway with the wind.