The First Transcontinental Railroad

1869-05-10

A monumental engineering achievement that connected the East and West coasts of the United States.

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Leland Stanford

Businessman and Politician

Leland Stanford was one of the key figures behind the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad. As one of the 'Big Four' investors in the Central Pacific Railroad, Stanford played a significant role in the planning and funding of the project.

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Andrew Carnegie

Industrialist and Philanthropist

Andrew Carnegie was a powerful industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the American steel industry. His company, Carnegie Steel Corporation, provided the steel that was vital in the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad.

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John A. MacGahan

Journalist and Correspondent

John A. MacGahan was a renowned journalist and correspondent who covered the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad. His reporting brought national attention to this monumental engineering achievement and helped shape public opinion about the project.

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