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jan 1, 1869 - Transcontinental Railroad

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The Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad connected at Promontory Point. The Union Pacific Railroad came from the east and the Central Pacific Railroad came from the west, but they both met at the middle. This helped make trade easier and transportation.

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Date:

jan 1, 1869
Now
~ 156 years ago