Lewisandclark biography
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| Lewis and Clark | |
|---|---|
| Explorers | |
| Specialty | Exploration of western United States |
| Journey Start | May 1804 |
| Journey End | Sep.
1806 |
| Nationality | American |
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are known as great American explorers. They hailed from neighboring counties in Virginia. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were both serving the army and during their campaigns against British and the native Indians, they had developed a bond of enduring friendship with each other.
Lewisandclark biography
Interestingly, Clark was Lewis’s commander in the initial days in the army.
Jefferson Hires Lewis and Clark
In 1801, Lewis was offered the role of secretary-aide by then-President Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson hired Lewis for his knowledge of the western part of the country as Jefferson probably had exploration of this territory already in his mind.
Lewis worked closely in arrangements for the expedition, and as the funds were arranged in 1803, Jefferson appointed Lewis as the Leader of the expedition.