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Central Pacific Railroad, 1868
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How Chinese immigrants built the Transcontinental Railroad
Abraham Lincoln once called the railroad the United States' most important goal.
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Why is AAPI Heritage Month in May?
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the achievements of...
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Central Pacific Railroad, 1868
Workers laying tracks for the Central Pacific Railroad in Nevada, 1868.
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