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Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah on 10 May 1869
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Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah on 10 May 1869
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Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends? Contemporary American cartoon commemorating the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah on 10 May 1869
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1869 Central Central Pacific Railroad Company Construction Manifest Destiny Meeting Political Action Promontory Point Train Transcontinental Union Pacific Railroad
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Does Not Such A Meeting Make Amends?
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- A Historic Union at Promontory Point This print captures a significant moment in American history - the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads on May 10,1869. This commemorative cartoon, created by an anonymous contemporary American artist, depicts the monumental meeting between these two railroad companies at Promontory Point, Utah. The image showcases a bustling scene filled with political action and construction. In the middle stands a grand train representing progress and manifest destiny. The Central Pacific Railroad from the west meets with the Union Pacific Railroad from the east, symbolizing unity and connectivity across America's vast expanse. This historic event marked the completion of one of mankind's greatest engineering feats - the Transcontinental Railroad. It revolutionized transportation in America by providing an efficient means to travel coast-to-coast for both people and goods. The meeting at Promontory Point not only connected distant regions but also brought together diverse cultures, ideas, and opportunities. Through this thought-provoking artwork, we are reminded of how this union transformed our nation's landscape forever. It represents resilience, innovation, and collaboration that shaped America into what it is today. As you admire this remarkable piece of history captured in ink lines on paper, let it serve as a reminder that even amidst challenges or differences we may face as a society; such meetings have immense power to make amends for past divisions while paving new paths towards progress.
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