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Loc: America's Story; A New Nation
As America was forming its government, many problems needed to be solved. The Library of Congress tells you more about this time and some of its interesting people.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Montana: Three Forks of the Missouri
Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, first European-American to visit this spot, concluded the Missouri River originated where the Three Forks joined.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Montana: Pompey's Pillar
The massive natural block of sandstone was a major landmark on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Clark's signature is carved on its surface.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1845
A map of the United States in 1845 after the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the annexation of Texas. The map is color-coded to show the States and territory of the United States west to the Pacific with the dates...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Montana: Travelers Rest
Campsite used during the westward passage of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 as the party prepared to cross the Bitterroot Mountains, and again during return passage in 1806.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Arrow Rock
The crossing of the Missouri River at Arrow Rock, which was recorded in the 1700s, played an important role in early explorations, such as the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804, that led to the opening of the American West. A ferry was...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Idaho: Lemhi Pass
Pass crossed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in August 1805.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Idaho: Weippe Prairie
Meadow of camas, whose roots were basic food for Nez Perce, where the Lewis and Clark Expedition emerged from Lolo Trail.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Iowa: Sergeant Floyd Monument
Monument to the only member of the 1805 Lewis and Clark expedition who died during the trip. First declared U.S. National Historic Landmark.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion...
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Oregon Public Broadcasting: Unifinished Journey: Episode 9: First Space Ra [Pdf]
Transcript of a televised documentary about Lewis and Clark explains why Alexander Mackenzie's Voyages from Montreal served as a catalyst for their cross-continental expedition.
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Great River Road: Visitor's Guide to Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Read about the first established European village in Missouri. Lewis and Clark made their way through this town on their expedition.
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