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The Pony Express was a mail service that operated from April 1860 to October 1861, facilitating rapid communication between the eastern United States and California. Riders would cover approximately 1,900 miles in about 10 days, using a relay system of stations where fresh horses were available. Despite its brief existence, the Pony Express became a symbol of speed and determination in American history, largely due to the challenges of the rugged terrain and the need for swift communication during the Gold Rush and the Civil War. It was ultimately replaced by the telegraph, which offered even faster communication.

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