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Jefferson Requests Money From Congress to Fund the Expedition
Jefferson requested that congress approve $2500 to be used to purchase medical supplies, food, and gifts for the indians. Jefferson himself donated many different scientific instruments to the expedition. -
Lewis Leaves Pittsburgh to Head Toward St. Louis
Lewis left toward St. Louis with 11 men. 7 of those men were soldiers. The other 4 were men on trial that were suggested to go on the voyage with them, instead of facing charges. -
Lt. William Clark Meets Lewis at Camp Dubois
William Clark was supposed to be second in command next to Lewis, but Lewis insisted that they had equal power. On October 13 1803 Clark arrived at camp Dubois to meet with Lewis. -
The Expedition Departs From St. Louis
The expedition left St. Louis on May 14, 1804. They took 40 men and 3 boats upstream the Missouri River. They traveled for about 21 miles upstream before stopping to wait for Captain Lewis to be done with business in St. Louis and meet with them. -
Lewis and Clark Hire Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacajawea as Guides
Lewis and Clark decided that it was a good decision to hire Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacajawea to aid their expedition. Not only did Sacajawea prove to be helpful with directions, knowledge of the land, and translation with the indians, but she also miraculously met up with her brother whom she thought was long gone. -
The Expedition Finishes Up Building Fort Mandan For The Winter
Fort Mandan was a key element to success in the expedition. It was their protection from the wilderness and cold for the winter. -
Sacajawea Gives Birth
Amazingly, Sacajawea was very helpful to the expedition, while supporting the life of a baby at the same time. She kept the baby nourished well and herself healthy, while still helping Lewis and Clark. -
The Expedition Heads Home From Fort Clatsop
On this date, the expedition set out to return home, after a long few years work. -
Lewis Splits Up To Explorer The Marias River
Lewis still felt there was much to be explorered, so he went out to map the Marias River, and its surroundings. He later met up with the rest of the members of the group to set for St. Louis. -
The Expedition Arrives at St. Louis
Lewis and Clark had a successful voyage upstream the Missouri River, and out into the west, and successfully mapped a route to the west coast of the Louisiana Purchase. They both felt they accomplished much, but thought it was a small task to complete. The effects of their trip encouraged people to set out into the west and live in the newly accquired land that was the west in the 1800s.
