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New York Herald Publication
- When
- August 19, 1848
- Where
- New York Herald
The New York Herald published the first major East Coast report of California gold discoveries on August 19, 1848.
The New York Herald was the first major newspaper on the East Coast to report the discovery of gold in California. This publication marked the beginning of widespread awareness of the gold rush, leading to significant immigration and economic changes in California.
Sources
- California gold rush Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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