This year marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad, authorized by President Lincoln. Chinese laborers provided crucial manpower to build it. Thousands toiled on this massive project, changing the course of American history. They overcame racial discrimination, social isolation and horrific working conditions only to be forgotten in the annals of history. In the commemorative photo taken at Promontory Point at its completion, none of the Chinese were included; they had not been invited to the celebration! Their contributions were overlooked or ignored in history books because fear mongering led to rampant discrimination. Explore how the Chinese helped build the railroad, which, in-turn, helped build America by uniting both coasts, fostering the development of commerce and westward expansion.