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Leland Stanford Biography and Timeline

Follow Leland Stanford through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Leland Stanford, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1869–1869Years on this page

1869

10 May 1869

Transcontinental Railroad

President of Central Pacific Railroad · Promontory Summit · Economy / Railroads

Stanford participates in the ceremony linking the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads.

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