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jan 1, 1868 - Transcontinental Railroad

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America Begins the start of laying down 1,800 miles of track fro the east to the west coast. Hiring the union and central pacific to go head on to lay down as much track from Omaha and Sacramento.

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jan 1, 1868
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~ 158 years ago