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Transcontinental Railroad
After six years of labor, the Central Pacific Railroad from the west and the Union Pacific Railroad from the east met at Promontory Summit, Utah. On May 10, 1869, Governor Stanford drove the Golden Spike. This symbolized the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
Transcontinental Railroad
After six years of labor, the Central Pacific Railroad from the west and the Union Pacific Railroad from the east met at Promontory Summit, Utah. On May 10, 1869, Governor Stanford drove the Golden Spike. This symbolized the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
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