Abraham Lincoln actually said...

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, do determine that the uniform width of the track of said railroad and all its branches which are provided for in the aforesaid act of Congress shall be 5 feet

Context

Executive Order

01/20/1863

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