Writings of Lewis and Clark
The history of westward expansion was examined through the writings of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Lewis and Clark led an expedition to explore the West following the Louisiana Purchase.…
6,952 viewsThe history of westward expansion was examined through the writings of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Lewis and Clark led an expedition to explore the West following the Louisiana Purchase.…
6,952 viewsMr. Cox talked about the importance of the Lewis and Clark Journals in American history and examined the original manuscripts of thirty of their journals.
1,319 viewsOn January 18, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Congress asking it to fund the exploration of the western part of the continent. Thus began a three-year journey which took…
540 viewsMr. Moulton and Mr. Ambrose talked about the Lewis and Clark expedition, their journals and maps, and the significance of their discoveries.
294 viewsThe U.S. Mint unveiled the 2004 designs for two new nickels commemorating the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Captain William Clark, portrayed by…
64 viewsThe hand-written journals of Lewis and Clark were shown.
260 viewsMr. Baker talked about Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery expedition and the Native American tribes encountered along the way. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and…
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