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Departure from St. Louis, Missouri
The Corps of Discovery headed up the Missouri River in order to find the "Northwest Passage" which was said to lead to the Pacific Ocean. Photo From Drive Magazine, "Civil War Campaign Trails." -
New guide is hired
During their stay with the Hidatza Native Americans, The Corps of Discovery hired a French Fur Trader and his pregnant wife, Sacagawea. Photo From Californiaindianeducation.org -
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Winter with the Mandan and Hidatza
Winter of 1804-1805
The first winter was incredibly cold and unbearable (The temperatures dropped down to 45 degrees below zero), but with the Mandan and Hidatza's help, the Corps of Discovery made it through. -
Jean-Baptiste is Born
Sacagawea's son, Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau, is born. He is the last person to join the Corps of Discovery. Photo From "Sacagawea Historical Society" Online -
Sacagawea saves important gear
When their boat capsizes, Sacagawea reaches into the river to save important gear to the Expedition. Photo From Primeportal.net -
Decision about the Missouri River
Do not know the exact date of the month*
In June of 1805, the Corps of Discovery reached an obstacle. The Missouri River branched into two tributaries, but one was a continuation of the Missouri River. A few days later, they realized that they chose the correct path as the Missouri River, as they found the Great Falls Photo From Geocashing Online
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Corps of Discovery made contact with Shoshone Tribe
In August of 1805, the Corps of Discovery finally found the Shoshone Tribe. Sacagawea recognized her brother as the chief, which allowed for friendly hospitality from the Shoshone People. Photo From Wikipedia. -
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Winter of 1805
Winter of 1805-1806
The Corps of Discovery finally made it to the Pacific Ocean in Late 1805. They needed somewhere to spend the winter, so they took a vote. This vote was especially special because it was the first time in US History that women and slaves were allowed to vote.They finally decided to camp at the rainy Fort Clatsop. -
Start of the Return Trip
After Camping just south of the Columbia for the rainy winter, the Corps of Discovery finally decided to make the six-month journey back to St. Louis. Photo From National Geographic Online -
Arrived Safely in St. Louis
After 28 Months of traveling and more than 8,000 miles covered, the Corps of Discovery finally made it home. They had failed in finding the so-called "Northwest Passage," but they had succeeded in Navigating the western part of the United States. Photo From ABDO, "A Family of Educational Publishers" Online
