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Lewis and Clark Timeline

By TW3K
  • The Choice of History

    The Choice of History

    Jefferson chooses Lewis to lead first expedition across American West.
  • Congress Agrees

    Congress Agrees

    Congress grants Jefferson's request.
  • Louisiana Territory

    Louisiana Territory

    France sells Louisiana territory to Thomas Jefferson
  • Jeffersons Announcement

    Jeffersons Announcement

    Jefferson Announces the Louisiana Purchase
  • Lewis' Request

    Lewis' Request

    Lewis asks William Clark to share command of expedition.
  • Winter Break

    Winter Break

  • Breaks over

    Breaks over

    Corps leaves St. Charles; journey begins
  • Only one man died

    Only one man died

    Sergeant Charles Floyd dies close to present-day Sioux City, Iowa.
  • Sacagawea goes down Memory Lane

    Sacagawea goes down Memory Lane

    Sacagawea meets the Shoshone chief, her long-lost brother.
  • Break time Again

    Break time Again

    Explorers vote on location of winter camp.
  • Breaks over Again

    Breaks over Again

    Departure from Fort Clatsop.
  • Captains Arrival

    Captains Arrival

    Return to St. Louis; journey complete