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175 years ago, Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' began its serialization. The work had a profound impact on American attitudes toward slavery and the abolitionist movement.

One hundred and fifty years ago today, the Transcontinental Express arrived in San Francisco, completing the journey from New York City in a record 83 hours. This feat revolutionized travel, which previously took months by wagon or ship.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their legacy of courage will never be forgotten.