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Relay riders carried letters across vast continental expanses using swift horseback

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The Pony Express dramatically shortened the time it took to send a message across rugged, untamed landscapes before the telegraph. Riders pushed horses to their physical limits, swapping mounts at isolated stations to maintain breakneck speeds. Despite operating for only a brief period, the service became a legendary emblem of frontier determination.

Relay riders carried letters across vast continental expanses using swift horseback
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