We imported the technology from England (1820's), made it our own; built a great railroad empire into 1930's culminating in WW II, and then let it decay in favor of the auto and truck.
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John F. Stover has written: 'History of the Illinois Central Railroad' -- subject(s): Illinois Central Railroad 'Iron road to the West' -- subject(s): Railroads, History 'History of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad' -- subject(s): Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, History 'American railroads' -- subject(s): Railroads, History, Eisenbahn 'American Railroads (Midway)'
AnthonyMaTube - 2012 Asian American History Chinese Railroad Workers 3-1 was released on: USA: 16 May 2012
Harriet Tubman is an American icon due to her work with the Underground Railroad. She is an important part of American history.
The underground railroad was an important part of American history. It was when whites and blacks came together to help those that were willing to risk their own lives for freedom.
The history of the railroad would make an interesting essay or report.
The worst railroad accident to ever have occurred in the United States of America was the Great Train Wreck of 1918. It is considered to be the worst accident in American history.
Iris Chang wrote "The Chinese in America: A Narrative History" to highlight the contributions and struggles of Chinese immigrants in American history, including their involvement in building the transcontinental railroad. Chang explored the challenges faced by Chinese laborers and their impact on shaping American infrastructure.
Donald B. Robertson has written: 'Encyclopedia of western railroad history' -- subject(s): History, Railroads 'Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: The Mountain States' 'Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History, Volume IV'
The underground railroad was the first step in ending slavery. This was a major change in the history of the United States.
The first transcontinental railroad was completed this point! (Novanet) --If I'm wrong, correct me!(:
The web address of the Montana Museum Of Railroad History is: MMRH.ORG