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Lewis & Clark National Historic TrailCorps of Discovery II traveling exhibit tents showing images of American Indian tribes that Lewis and Clark met on their journey.
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Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
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Lewis and Clark reenactors approach the Pacific Ocean.
Expedition reenactors at the Pacific Ocean.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition is more than the story of two men. It is the story of many: individuals and groups, military men and scientists, a president and a slave, women and men, French-speaking boatmen and American Indians. It is a story of loss and hope. It is a story of changes that began in 1803 and that continue today. Learn more about some of these stories by visiting People and Places.
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Portion of the map of the Lewis and Clark NHT
Map of the Lewis and Clark NHT
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Did You Know?
Jefferson sent the Corps of Discovery to find the "most direct & practicable water communication across [the] continent." Although the Corps did not find the water route Jefferson had hoped for, they did explore 4 major rivers: the Missouri, the Columbia, the Snake, and the Yellowstone.

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