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Celebrating Strength
A Legacy Forged in Strength.
A Future Forged Together.
On February 25, 1901, a bold idea became reality: to build the steel company that would help build America.
One hundred twenty-five years later, that vision stands stronger than ever. Our steel spans the bridges we cross, strengthens the roads we travel, rises in the skylines that define our cities, powers the industries that move our economy, and supports the security that protects our freedom.
Generations of skilled men and women have poured their grit, pride, and determination into every ton. One hundred twenty-five years of showing up, doing the hard work, and building what lasts defines who we are.
But 125 years is not our destination — it is our foundation.
Today, we recommit to the bold idea that started it all: building the steel company that builds America. Powered by advanced technology. Driven by the best people in the industry. Turning complexity into capability. Turning challenges into progress.
Together, we are strengthening American steelmaking for the next century and beyond.
That’s what makes us U. S. Steel — built to endure. Built to lead.
A LEGACY BROUGHT TO LIFE
The Steel on the Move tour features Forging Our Future, an immersive mobile experience that is powered by 3-D animation, AI, and augmented reality. It tells the story of U. S. Steel, from its founding in 1901 through the people, operations, and innovations shaping the future of American steelmaking.
STEP INSIDE OUR MILL
From Gary Works to Big River Steel Works, experience the sights, sounds, and scale of modern steelmaking. Our geodesic dome puts you at the center of U. S. Steel's operations, surrounding you with the light, sound, and scale of an industry that's shaped the world for 125 years and continues to shape America’s future.
DISCOVER STEEL ALL
AROUND YOU
Steel is closer than you think. Stand beside a Chevrolet Silverado and see exactly where steel made by U. S. Steel is used throughout the vehicle. Then through augmented reality and interactive experiences, discover how steel shows up in the infrastructure, energy systems, and everyday products that define modern life.
HEAR THE STORIES BEHIND THE STEEL
Behind every ton produced are skilled workers, proud communities, and families who've built their lives around this craft. Through authentic stories from U. S. Steel employees, get to know the people whose expertise and dedication have kept American steel strong and helped build America for more than a century.
Stories from the Road
U. S. Steel’s Forging Our Future Exhibit
The story of American steel is hitting the road. See the Steel on the Move tour as it travels the country, celebrating 125 years of U. S. Steel’s legacy.
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2026 Osceola MusicFest
The Steel on the Move exhibit hit the road to Arkansas for the 2026 Osceola MusicFest. As a proud four-year sponsor, Big River Steel Works brought U. S. Steel's 125-year story to the heart of the community. Check out the highlights!
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The Great American State Fair
U. S. Steel brought a piece of our story to the Great American State Fair during our most recent stop on the Steel on the Move tour. Families and friends stopped by the Forging Our Future exhibit to learn just how much steel shapes the world around them and experience the sights and sounds of modern steelmaking.
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This is What Progress Looks Like
U. S. Steel’s Forging Our Future Exhibit
The story of American steel is hitting the road. See the Steel on the Move tour as it travels the country, celebrating 125 years of U. S. Steel’s legacy.
Length:
2026 Osceola MusicFest
The Steel on the Move exhibit hit the road to Arkansas for the 2026 Osceola MusicFest. As a proud four-year sponsor, Big River Steel Works brought U. S. Steel's 125-year story to the heart of the community. Check out the highlights!
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The Great American State Fair
U. S. Steel brought a piece of our story to the Great American State Fair during our most recent stop on the Steel on the Move tour. Families and friends stopped by the Forging Our Future exhibit to learn just how much steel shapes the world around them and experience the sights and sounds of modern steelmaking.
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125 YEARS STRONG
THIS IS WHAT MAKES US
For 125 years, we’ve made the steel that forms the backbone of a nation. And we’re just getting started.
WATCH THE VIDEO125 Years in Motion
What Makes Us: Nathaniel
At U. S. Steel’s Great Lakes Works, Nathaniel found a career that gave him the opportunity to build a better life for his family and a team that shows up for one another when it matters most. Through the ups and downs of the steel industry, he’s seen that same determination to keep showing up, working together and moving forward, no matter what comes next.
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What Makes Us: Cory
At U. S. Steel’s Minnesota Ore Operations – Keetac, Cory has built a career in the same place he grew up. Mining gave him the opportunity to raise his family on the Iron Range, and today he takes pride in knowing the steelmaking process starts with the work happening there. From the pit to the pellets shipped to U. S. Steel’s mills, Cory’s story reflects the role Keetac plays in something much bigger, helping make the products people rely on every day.
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What Makes Us: Safety First
Safety is personal at U. S. Steel. In this compilation from our 125th anniversary series, employees across the company share why looking out for one another matters, why no job is more important than doing it safely and what it means to make sure everyone gets home to the people waiting for them. Safety. That's what makes us.
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What Makes Us: Robert
At Mon Valley Works’ Irvin Plant, Robert is proud to work for a company that invests in its people, its facilities, and the future of American steel. As an operating technician, he’s gained confidence in what’s ahead and the peace of mind to focus on what matters most: his family. For Robert, it comes down to two things: stability and security. And he knows he’s found both at U. S. Steel.
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What Makes Us: Innovation
Innovation looks different for everyone. Across U. S. Steel, employees are finding new ways to work smarter, strengthen our operations, and build a stronger future for American steel. Their stories show that innovation isn’t just about what’s next. It’s about the people making what’s next possible.
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What Makes Us: Reno
At Great Lakes Works, Shift Manager Renaldo (Reno) has spent more than 50 years building a career and a legacy. He’s proud of the life U. S. Steel helped him build and the family he was able to provide for because of it. That belief carries forward through his son, who now works alongside him at the plant. For Reno, it comes down to one thing: pride – in the work and what it makes possible for himself and others.
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