Throughout the history of the United States, certainly by the late 1800s, cities like Omaha, Nebraska became crucial to expanding the country. Because of the Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha became a significant stop for travelers venturing West and now the city is home to some of the country's Fortune 500 companies as a result, including Mutual of Omaha and Berkshire Hathaway. It's only fair that the Union Pacific Railroad Museum resides in Omaha given the railroad's immense history in the city.
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