debodun
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The Lewis and Clark Expidition
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Aunt Bea
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jujube
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I wonder why it was the "Lewis and Clark Expedition" and not the "Clark and Lewis Expedition".
Did they toss a coin? Did Lewis put in more money? Did Clark come late to the party? Did Lewis stamp his foot and refuse to go if his name wasn't first?
Did they toss a coin? Did Lewis put in more money? Did Clark come late to the party? Did Lewis stamp his foot and refuse to go if his name wasn't first?
JaniceM
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- still lost between two shores..
or "I'm hungry- can't we stop at McDonald's?!"
Since nothing to see or do and most of scenery was as much outside as they were I bet that was one boring trip at times when they wasn't scared to death..
debodun
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Considering the unknown elements, hostile natives, disease, starvation, harsh terrain and countless other hazards, remarkably the expedition only lost one man.
And there is that too. I did read many of the Indian tribes were good to them. But it was a rough trip alright.
ancientmariner
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Merriweather Lewis was T Jefferson's secretary, he asked Clark (a friend and experienced frontiersman) to join him.
I have forgotten most of my history but always liked to study it.
debodun
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After the expedition Clark became a successful businessman and politician. Lewis died 3 years after the expedition ended under mysterious circumstances. The adventure was made into a movie in 1955 entitled "Far Horizons" with Charlton Heston and Fred MacMurray playing the leads.
I think I saw that movie.I did enjoy reading about them too.
fmdog44
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Two incredibly brave people whose contribution to settling this country is priceless. Balls of steel.
I agree they were very brave and fearless.
Was it them whoi discovered the Continental Divide,sorry I'm having a senior moment her if it is a stupid question,lol.
Davey Do
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- Goofy, Illinois
I believe Cpt Lewis suffered from mental illness, as his documented behavior after the great expedition was similar to one diagnosed with schizophrenia.
On the lighter side of things, I came up with this sign:
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Davey Do
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Yeah! And why not "McCartney and Lennon"?
I was partially correct they were the first to cross the Continemtal Divide. So guess they discoverd it.
http://lewisandclarktrail.com/section3/idaho.htm