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Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Thomas Jefferson plans the trip
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery, and named U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis its leader, who selected William Clark as his partner -
Started Expedition
They left on May 14, 1804, and met up with Lewis in Saint Charles, Missouri. A short time later the corps followed the Missouri River westward -
The party built Fort Madan
On August 20, 1804, Sergeant Charles Floyd died, apparently from acute appendicitis -
Sergeant Charles Floyd dies
On August 20, 1804, Sergeant Charles Floyd died, apparently from acute appendicitis -
Ended Expedition
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After crossing the continental divide the Corps split into 2 teams
