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Theodore Judah, American engineer (born 1826)

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Theodore Judah

American engineer and businessman (1826–1863)

Theodore Dehone Judah was an American civil engineer who was a central figure in the original promotion, establishment, and design of the first transcontinental railroad. He found investors for what became the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR). As chief engineer, he performed much…
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November 2

Day of the year

November 2 is the 306th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 59 days remain until the end of the year.
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