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Historic May 10: Transcontinental Railroad Completed, Jefferson Davis Captured

10 May 2026 8:01 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

May 10 marks two pivotal historical events: the 1869 completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah, and the 1865 capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis by Union troops in Georgia.

Politics and Government Business Conflict General Politics Federal Government Transportation Military Transcontinental Railroad Golden Spike Jefferson Davis Civil War Promontory Summit Utah Territory Georgia U.S. Library of Congress