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William Clark is born in Caroline County, Virginia.
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At the age of 19, William Clark enters into the military. First into the Militia, then the US Army.
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Clark commands the Chosen Rifle Company in the Battle of Fallen Timbers
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William Clark and Meriwether Lewis meet each other for the first time while serving in the military
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After serving in the military for 25 years, Clark resigns to become the manager of his families estate
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William Clark is invited by Meriwether Lewis to go on an expedition of the lands west of the Mississippi river.
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Lewis and Clark begin the expedition. They first begin in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Congress rewards Clark with double pay and 1,600 acres for his effort in the expedition.
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President Thomas Jefferson appoints Clark the general of the militia in the Louisiana territory, which later becomes the Missouri Territory. Clark also becomes the US agent for the Indian affairs.
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Clark marries Julia Hancock. Hancock and Clark have over 5 children together.
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After Missouri is admitted a state, Clark runs for governor for the new state. Clark ends up losing the election.
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After the death of Julia, Clark remarries Harriet Kennerly Radford. Harriet and Clark end up having 3 children together.
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William Clark dies in St. Louis, Missouri.
