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Transcontinental Railroad | Work of Giants | 1

American History Tellers

CHAPTER

The Pivotal Pacific Railroad Convention and Judah's Determination

The chapter delves into the 1859 Pacific Railroad Convention in San Francisco, where politicians and businessmen pushed for Sacramento as the western endpoint of a transcontinental railroad. Focusing on Judah's journey to Congress amidst political and geographic hurdles, it showcases his determination to advance this monumental infrastructure project.

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