On May 10, 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads meet in Promontory, Utah.
Quote Of The Day
"May God continue the unity of our Country as this Railroad unites the two great Oceans of the world." The inscription on the golden spike, which now resides at Stanford University.
Image Of The Day
Railroad officials and employees celebrate the completion of the first railroad transcontinental link in Promontory, Utah, on May 10, 1869. The Union Pacific's Locomotive No. 119 (right) and Central Pacific's Jupiter edged forward over the golden spike that marked the joining of the nation by rail. | Andrew Russell/Union Pacific/AP Photo