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Neighbors
Lewis served in the army and was neighbors with Thomas Jefferson. Military Event. -
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Early 19th century
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Secretary
Lewis was asked by Jefferson to be his secretary. Political Event. -
Congress Funds
Jefferson sends a secret letter to Congress asking for $2,500 to finance an expedition to explore the Missouri River. Economic Event -
Appointing Leaders
Lewis was chosen by President Jefferson as commander of an expedition to explore new land. Political Event. -
Louisiana Purchase
There was a public announcement made for the Louisiana Purchase Jefferson made from the French. Ecnomic Event. -
Supplies And Equipment
Lewis stops in Harpers Ferryand purchases supplies and equipment. Economic Event. -
Preparation
Lewis and Clark get a keelboat prepared for the journey. A keelboat is a river boat with a shallow draught and a keel. Technological Event. -
Partners
Lewis asks Clark, a military leader and explorer, to join him in the expedition. Diplomatic Event. -
New Men
Fort Kaskaskia, Illinois - Fort Kaskaskia was an active U.S. Army installation in 1803. 6 men enlisted here. Military Event. -
Asking Permission.
Lewis traveled across the river to St. Louis to meet with Spanish Governor Delassus, he asked if he could continue the voyage up the Missouri River. Political Event. -
Expedition Begins
Lewis and Clark begin their expedition at the Missouri River. Social Event. -
Gift Exchange
Lewis and Clark present gifts to Oto and Missouri Indians and give them peace medals. Social Event. -
Peace Medals
A council was held with the Yankton Sioux. Peace medals were distributed to the Indians. Social Life. -
Hired Interpreters
Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacagawea are hired as intepreters for the voyage to come along with them. Technilogical Event. -
Journal
William Clark writes his most famous journal entry: "Ocean in view! O! the joy." Social Event. -
Native Chiefs
President Jefferson receives a delegation of Missouri, Oto, Arikara, and Yankton Sioux chiefs who had met with Lewis and Clark more than a year earlier. Political Event -
Journey Home
Lewis and Clark begin their journey home and head back to St. Louis. Social Event. -
History Today
In Montana William Clark writeshis name and the date on the rock face of Pompy's Tower - the inscription reads, "Wm. Clark July 25th 1806," which can still be seen today. Polticial Event. -
Finally home
After the two year long journey they finally arrived back in St. Louis. Social Event. -
New Governor
Jefferson appoints Lewis as governor of the Louisiana Territory and he settled in St. Louis Political Event