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Author(s): CHEUNG, PHILIP
Source:
National Geographic. Aug2023, Vol. 244 Issue 2, p90-105. 16p. 13 Color Photographs.

Additional Information
- Subject Terms:
  CHINESE people; TRAVEL time (Traffic engineering); GHOST towns; RAILROAD employees
- Abstract:
  The article explores the forgotten history of Chinese immigrant laborers who played a crucial role in building the transcontinental railroad in the western United States. It highlights their contributions, the hardships they faced, and the ongoing efforts to tell their stories and honor their legacy.

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