By Shirley L NgThe Takeaways Recognition of Chinese Immigrants’ Contributions: Brooklyn Councilmember Susan Zhang ...

“If one argues that history is sort of a prism—that you look at the past in order to understand the present and the future—go no further than the transcontinental railroad,” says ...

“Clearly the Transcontinental Railroad would not have been completed without their ... “Today we take this opportunity at the 150 to reclaim a place in history,” Yu said in a speech. “To honor the ...

Surrounded by descendants of Chinese railroad workers, supporters, and fellow lawmakers on the steps of City Hall, Council ...

Harper's Weekly reported on the progress of the transcontinental railroad throughout its construction ... For the above facts and figures I am indebted to the kindness of Mr. GAMBLE, who ...

Students will examine the planning, funding and building of the transcontinental railroad; demonstrate map ... interviews to communicate both historic facts and personal impressions.

Situated at the northern edge of Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum excites kids and history buffs alike ... Chinese workers in building the transcontinental railroad.