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  • Transcontinental Railroad
    Transcontinental Railroad

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    Find out how the transcontinental railroad transformed America into one nation.

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  • The Buffalo and Native Americans
    The Buffalo and Native Americans

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    The buffalo was an essential part of Native American life, used in everything from religious rituals to teepee construction.

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  • Freight Trains
    Freight Trains

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    Some things you might not know about this vital transportation system and role it plays in supporting the backbone of American industry.

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  • America Divided
    America Divided

    Video Clip (3:54)

    America is at the brink of a Civil War as cotton spreads west and threatens to expand slavery into new territories.

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  • Jergen's Ranch
    Jergen's Ranch

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    In 2004, after a Nebraska farmer discovers the gruesome cow remains, reports of nearby UFOs convince some that it's the work of aliens.

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Photo Galleries (5)

  • Nebraska
    Nebraska

    9 Photos

    History.com's state gallery for Nebraska. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks.

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  • The Battle Over Slavery
    The Battle Over Slavery

    12 Photos

    Explore images of abolitionists, the Underground Railroad and much more as you learn about the battle over slavery in the United States.

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  • Native American Tribes and Cultures
    Native American Tribes and Cultures

    13 Photos

    Native American cultures in the United States include socially and geographically diverse groups.

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  • Native American Warriors and Battles
    Native American Warriors and Battles

    13 Photos

    Discover the history of conflict between colonial and American governments and the Native American population of the United States.

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  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

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    View an image slideshow on President Gerald Ford.

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