Thousands of men, billions of dollars according to today’s estimates, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles characterized the building of the transcontinental railroad—a tremendous achievement! Today, this accomplishment is viewed as a major factor in binding our nation together.
Thousands of men, billions of dollars according to today’s estimates, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles characterized the building of the transcontinental railroad—a tremendous achievement! Today, this accomplishment is viewed as a major factor in binding our nation together.