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Abraham Lincoln and the Transcontinental Railroad
On July 1, 1862 after decades of US congressional debate and disagreement on a Transcontinental Railroad and an appropriate route the road should take, President Lincoln brought the debate to...
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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