Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:VDNH
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased westward expansion
cultural significance in American history economic growth in the West |
| gptkbp:artifacts |
gptkb:archaeological_site
photographs of the ceremony replica spikes monuments at Promontory Summit |
| gptkbp:attendees |
gptkb:government_agency
local citizens railroad executives |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:books
gptkb:films gptkb:songs gptkb:artwork |
| gptkbp:date |
May 10, 1869
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
developed around the event
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
industrialization
railroad expansion post-Civil War America manifest destiny |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
transportation revolution
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Golden Spike
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| gptkbp:in-game_currency |
issued by the U. S. Mint
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
held annually
issued by the U. S. Postal Service conducted at Promontory Summit |
| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of American ingenuity
inspiration for future rail projects cultural icon in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Promontory_Summit,_Utah
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| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:item
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
gptkb:Photographer
historical documentaries newspaper articles |
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
driven by Leland Stanford
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Central_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad boosted freight transport facilitated migration to the West increased safety of rail travel reduced travel time across the U. S. standardization of rail gauges |
| gptkbp:significance |
completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
unity of the United States
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| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Promontory_Summit
gptkb:Golden_Spike_National_Historical_Park |