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S3·E7 The Iron Road

Episode
Season 3, Episode 7
Air Date
November 26, 1990
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 26, 1990 55 min
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Synopsis

A tale of high adventure, enormous human effort and engineering brilliance. On May 2, 1869, when the last railroad spike was driven, bells in the churches of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Omaha and St. Louis rang in celebration. Six years in the making, the transcontinental railroad captured the imagination of the nation, symbolizing unification of the country after five years of Civil War.

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When did Season 3 Episode 7 of American Experience air?

Season 3, Episode 7 ('The Iron Road') originally aired on November 26, 1990.

How long is Season 3 Episode 7 ('The Iron Road')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 3 Episode 7?

A tale of high adventure, enormous human effort and engineering brilliance. On May 2, 1869, when the last railroad spike was driven, bells in the churches of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Omaha and St. Louis rang in celebration. Six years in the making, the transcontinental railroad captured the ...

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