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    Commander in Chief‚ George Washington‚ knew something needed to be done. The British had handed the Americans a number of defeats. They lost New York to the British at the Battle of Long Island in the summer‚ so the American morale was low and many deserted the army. Some even wondered if the bounty for enlisting in the army was worth it. They were hungry‚ cold‚ weak‚ and many were sick. They were finding it hard to continue the battle. ‘We are in desperate need of supplies!” ordered George

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    The Underground Railroad One of the most shameful periods in history was the institution of slavery in the nineteenth century 2. Slavery was a divided issue in the 1800’s. Most slaves brought to America were known as low class people who could bring no good‚ but history fails to state that many of the slaves who came were people of many trades‚ ambitions‚ as well as determinations. The Underground Railroad had its earliest beginnings with runaway slaves fleeing from the Southern United States

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    Transcontinental Railroad The Transcontinental Railroad was a significant event in American History. This railroad was the work of two railroad companies‚ the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific‚ which built their lines as fast as they could until they met in Utah in 1869. Once this complex building project was completed‚ the United States was now connected from coast to coast by railroad tracks and led to an era of westward expansion. What few people realize is that this turning point in American

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    Leading Change When assigned as the Director of Long Island National Cemetery (LINC)‚ I came into a facility with an abysmal organizational culture. The Cemetery Staff‚ Union‚ and Management were in turmoil. My challenges were to change the negative organizational culture at Cypress Hills National Cemetery (CHNC) and (LINC). I worked to improve management’s relationship with the workforce and union officials to reduce or eliminate the House Veterans Affairs Committee‚ Congressional‚ Unfair Labor

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    1st Executive Summary In 1970 congress created the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to provide some of the best passenger rail service provided in the United States. Today‚ National Railroad is looking in to a new line of trains that are much faster and will cut today’s commuting times substantially. However‚ they are facing 3 different options for funding this new acquisition. One of the options is to issue new bonds and therefore borrow the money and purchase these trains. The

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    The examination and the research on the Transcontinental Railroad has led many to the realization of the significance of the Railroad in American history whether it be positive or negative. The Great Railroad was created between the years of 1863 to 1869. It all had begun with a charter granted to the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad Companies through the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862. In the seven years‚ the two companies raced toward the meeting point in Promontory‚ Utah; one starting

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    and adoption of the railroadrailroads have played a major role in the growth and expansion of the United States. Railroads in America changed the life of all citizens dramatically and played a major role in shaping the future of the United States. Because of the size of the United States‚ railroads became a crucial part of America. Railways and trains allowed the movement of the both freight and cargo across the 2‚680 miles of the country both quickly‚ and cheaply. The railroad system in America

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    Railroad Crossings

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    Rail road crossings can be very dangerous‚ lives have been lost because of poor judgment. When coming to a railroad crossing you must first make a complete stop and pay attention to flashing lights and gates lowering also listen for trains if you cant see it you might be able to hear it. You also need to remember that trains cannot swerve to avoid a collision they are connected to the tracks. All the conductors can do is blow their horn and pull the emergency brake! It takes a train up to eighteen

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    The Underground Railroad

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    The Underground Railroad In 1831‚ this system was given the name‚ “The Underground Railroad”‚ after the emerging steam railroads. Railroad “lingo” was even used. Places that the slaves would rest or eat were named “stations” and “depots”. Escaping slaves traveled from the south along the Underground Railroad into the north‚ or what they believed to be‚ their freedom. A large number of people helped the slaves escape. The Underground Railroad moved hundreds of slaves northward each year. Approximately

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    vast influence on the transcontinental railroad. Their hard work and perfection resulted in the early completion of the railroad. These workers faced many hardships and difficulties along the way such as discrimination‚ hazardous weather conditions and unleveled land but it did not hinder the fierce competition between the two groups. It was their methods and work ethics that made the transcontinental railroad such a success. Although the Transcontinental Railroad was visualized‚ planned out‚ and financed

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