Cannons, bells, music mark 150th anniversary of Transcontinental Railroad
1 / 18People re-created the historic photo of the meeting of the rails from May 10, 1869, during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion at the Golden Spike National Historical Park Friday, May 10, 2019, in Promontory, Utah.
"It psychologically and symbolically bound the country," said Brad Westwood, Utah's senior public historian. The festivities featured many moments and remarks that highlighted the vital contribution of the Chinese workers who put in long hours in brutal conditions and haven't always received their proper due throughout history.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao commended the estimated 12,000 Chinese workers who"risked everything" to build what she called"one of the greatest infrastructure projects" in U.S. history that unleashed explosive economic growth. "I've been waiting for 50 years to come back," Hanmer said."It's a special event. It was a history-changing event."
The golden spike included an inscription:"May God continue the unity of our country as this railroad unites the two great oceans of the world."
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