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Jefferson Chooses Lewis
Jefferson chooses Lewis to lead first expedition across American West -
Congress Grants Request
Congress grants Jefferson's request of Lewis being the first explorer of the American West -
Lewis Prepares For Expedition
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Lewis Asks Clark to Share Command in Expedition
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Jefferson Announces Louisiana Purchas
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Lewis Makes First Entry in Journal
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Sergeant Charles Floyd Dies
Only member of expedition to die, Dies near present-day Sioux City, Iowa. -
Construction of Fort Mandan
Close to present-day Bismarck, ND -
Sacagawea Meets Long Lost Brother
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Clark Sights Mount Hood
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Explorers Vote on Location of Winter Camp
First recorded vote in America where a woman was allowed to vote -
Lewis Makes Last Journal Entry
Lewis is also accidentally shot by one of his own men -
Return to St. Louis; Journey Complete
