Lewis and Clark Depart
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Date
May 14, 1804
Type
National
Author
htristian82
Location
St. Louis,
United States
Event Details
On May 14, 1804, the Corps of Discovery, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, departed from Camp Dubois near St. Louis to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Their 8,000-mile journey mapped the American West, established trade with Native American tribes, and strengthened U.S. claims to the Pacific Northwest.