may 14, 1804 - Lewis and Clark
Description:
The first American expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the United States. It began near St. Louis, made its way westward, and passed through the continental divide to reach the Pacific coast. The Corps of Discovery comprised a selected group of U.S. Army volunteers under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis and his close friend, Second Lieutenant William Clark.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 14, 1804
Now
~ 220 years ago
