This Day in History: 05/14/1804 - Lewis and Clark Depart

This Day in History: 05/14/1804 - Lewis and Clark Depart

This Day in History - May 14, 1804, Louis and Clark started their journey west from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean. They traveled 8,000 miles by the end of their journey and set the stage for the great western migration. To find out more about the discovery of the west, check out this video.

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