may 14, 1804 - Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804)
Description:
Having bought the Louisiana territory from France, Thomas Jefferson wanted to conduct a mission into the territory to explore and conduct diplomacy with the natives. They were instructed to keep tabs on the soil, climate, and animals in the area and even discovered new plant species and animals.https://www.britannica.com/event/Lewis-and-Clark-Expedition
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Date:
may 14, 1804
Now
~ 221 years ago