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The History of the Pony Express
03:41 - 08:16 (04:35)
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the history and purpose of the Pony Express mail delivery system, which aimed to shorten the time it took for mail to travel between Missouri and California in the 1800s.
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The Pony Express was an invaluable mail delivery system during the time before the transcontinental telegram, and its depiction in film brings a richer experience for viewers.
03:41 - 05:57 (02:16)
Pony Express
Summary
The Pony Express was an invaluable mail delivery system during the time before the transcontinental telegram, and its depiction in film brings a richer experience for viewers. The subtle moments in films like Spielberg's "Lincoln" can convey the importance of such services to audiences.
ChapterThe History of the Pony Express
EpisodeSelects: How the Pony Express Worked
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Three entrepreneurs decided to create the Pony Express to close the gap between the East and West, which took weeks or even months for mail to travel, due to the distance and time required.
05:57 - 08:16 (02:19)
Pony Express
Summary
Three entrepreneurs decided to create the Pony Express to close the gap between the East and West, which took weeks or even months for mail to travel, due to the distance and time required.