Rail Tales
The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
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The Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
This chapter discusses the race to connect the railroad lines across the American continent and the excitement surrounding the final spike. It explores the challenges faced by the Central Pacific in California and the contribution of Chinese immigrants in building the railroad. The chapter also highlights the celebration and symbolic gestures marking the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
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