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America Heads West

How Lewis and Clark—along with a Native American guide, Sacagawea—explored the newly expanded United States

On a gloomy December afternoon in 1803, a boat crept along the banks of the Mississippi River and landed at the mouth of the Wood River in what is now the state of Illinois . A group of men climbed out and began to set up camp under a dark canopy of oak trees. Suddenly a violent storm moved in, pelting the area with snow and hail.

The men didn’t turn back though. Instead, they hunkered down and spent the next five months here preparing for the trip they were about to embark on,in which poor weather would be one of the many dangers they’d face.

Among these men were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, co-leaders of an expedition tasked with exploring land that the United States had recently acquired. Their trip would turn into an epic 8,000-mile-long trek—and the first big step in the United States’ westward expansion.

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When Thomas Jefferson became the third president of the United States in 1801, the country basically stopped at the Mississippi River. France controlled much of the land to the west of this waterway.

President Jefferson wanted to acquire the Port of New Orleans, in what is now the state of Louisiana , from the French. Its prime location made it a key spot for trade. In 1803, Jefferson made what’s known as one of the greatest real estate deals in history: the Louisiana Purchase.

After negotiations, France agreed to sell the entire city of New Orleans, which included the port, to the United States for $10 million; they threw in the rest of the territory they owned for an additional $5 million. The agreement—which gave the United States approximately 828,000 square miles of land—almost doubled the size of the nearly 30-year-old nation.

The United States only paid about three cents an acre for the land, which stretched from the Mississippi River in the east to the Rocky Mountains in the west and from the Gulf of Mexico in the south to the Canadian border in the north. Spain still owned much of the southwestern part of what’s now the United States, stretching from the area that would become Texas to present-day California .

Purchasing this enormous amount of land was one thing, but exploring it was another. Jefferson wanted to plan an expedition to investigate the territory. He called the proposed mission the Voyage of Discovery and began assembling a team of explorers called the Corps (KOR) of Discovery. The president chose Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark to lead the expedition. Lewis, President Jefferson’s personal secretary, was an officer in the United States Army and spoke several Native American languages. Lewis recommended Clark—a retired officer who had served alongside him in the Army—as the expedition’s co-leader.

WAY OUT WEST

In the spring of 1804, Lewis, Clark, and dozens of other men left St. Louis, Missouri , by boat. They traveled westward through what is now Missouri, Iowa , Nebraska , and South Dakota .

In November they reached Knife River Village in present-day North Dakota . There they met a young Shoshone Native American woman called Sacagawea (Sa-kuh-juh-WEE-uh) and her fur-trader husband, Toussaint Charbonneau (Too-SAHNT SHAR-bon-oh). The couple joined the expedition as interpreters, translating the language of the local tribes for Lewis and Clark’s men.

Sacagawea didn’t just serve as an interpreter during the trip, however. She helped Lewis and Clark’s men obtain essential supplies and horses, identified edible plants and herbs, and prevented hostile relations with other tribes simply by being with the group—all while carrying her newborn baby on her back.

After meeting Sacagawea and her husband, the Corps traveled west from North Dakota, 15 to 20 miles a day on foot and by boat, toward the mountains. Day after day, the exhausted, freezing team braved rough rivers and perilous peaks, getting by on very little food. They wouldn’t see the Pacific Ocean until November 1805—over a year after they first left Missouri .

COMING HOME

After a long winter waiting out the bad weather, the Corps was able to start making their way back east in March 1806. After returning Sacagawea and her husband to North Dakota, the remainder of the Corps arrived back in Missouri in late September, more than two years after they started their expedition.

Lewis and Clark’s team mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains. They brought back journals filled with details about Native American tribes and scientific notes about plants and animals they’d never seen before. They also brought back stories—tales that made other Americans dream about heading west.

Many Americans did more than dream. The great westward expansion was about to begin.

Text adapted from The Journals of Lewis and Clark; The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation: From the Louisiana Purchase to Today ; and Sacagawea

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FILM REVIEW; With Lewis and Clark on a Trip to the Moon

By Lawrence Van Gelder

• Aug. 9, 2002

Beautiful and dutiful, ''Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West,'' opening today on the huge screen in the Loews Imax Theater at Lincoln Square in Manhattan, arrays visual spectacle, historical research and sociological sensitivity in a 42-minute retelling of the extraordinary expedition that blazed a trail across early America to its Manifest Destiny at the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

This handsome National Geographic Production, narrated by Jeff Bridges and scheduled to play in cities around the country through next year and into 2004, is timed to coincide with the bicentennial of the 8,000-mile expedition of the 31-member Corps of Discovery led by Capts. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The expedition set out from St. Louis in 1803 under commission by President Thomas Jefferson to find the legendary but nonexistent Northwest Passage thought to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

As retold with an emphasis on the majesty of the unspoiled and varied landscape that greeted the explorers' eyes -- broad rivers like the Missouri, gushing cataracts and perilous rapids; great plains vibrating with the thunder of an enormous herd of bison on the run; jagged snow-capped peaks; virgin forests -- this story draws upon letters and journals to recreate a daunting three-year journey into the unknown that it likens to a trip to the moon.

In its brevity, ''Lewis & Clark'' is but a once-over-lightly introduction to a feat of immense peril carried out with the loss of but one member of the expedition, which mapped the way west, applied science to the discovery and collection of wildlife specimens, and owed much to the friendship and cooperation of Indian tribes whose future it was to doom.

Not only does the film extol the determination and heroism of Lewis and Clark, but it also pays tribute to the vital contributions of their Indian interpreter, Sacagawea (pronounced here sa-CA-ga-WEE-ah, with a hard G, although the issue is in dispute), who gave birth to a son on the trip; and it acknowledges the role of York, Clark's black slave and companion.

Because this film, directed by Bruce Neibaur (''Mysteries of Egypt''), is not a fictionalized account but one vetted by historians like Stephen E. Ambrose, those in search of customary Hollywood conflict among the Corps of Discovery or with the Indians encountered along the way will not find their appetite for high drama or high body counts sated. But audiences who thrill to the beauty of these United States and to epic adventure may find that ''Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West'' whets their appetite to know more about this remarkable expedition and its impact on a young nation.

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Great Journey West

Directed by Bruce Neibaur; written by Mose Richards; director of photography, T. C. Christensen; edited by Stephen L. Johnson; music by Sam Cardon; produced by Lisa Truitt and Jeff T. Miller; released by Destination Cinema. At the Loews Imax Theater at Lincoln Square, 1998 Broadway, at 68th Street. Running time: 42 minutes. This film is not rated.

WITH: Jeff Bridges (Narrator), Kelly Boulware (Meriwether Lewis), Sonny Surowiec (William Clark), Alex Rice (Sacagawea), Greg Jackson (Charbonneau), Toby Tyler (York), Travis Dugas (Drouillard) and Xavier Pulsudski (Labiche).

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Relive an amazing tale of discovery and exploration in Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, as National Geographic brings to life the first crossing of what would become the United States. With careful research and meticulous re-creations, this expedition comes to life for the first time in stunning high-definition. Two hundred years after their epic journey, go back in time with Lewis, Clark, their guide Sacagawea, and the brave Corps of Discovery as they discover the adventure, danger, and beauty of the unmapped West.

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Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West is a breathtaking documentary film that tells the epic story of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, two explorers sent by President Thomas Jefferson to discover the uncharted American West in the early 19th century. The film, produced by National Geographic in 2002, combines stunning reenactment scenes with insightful narration and interviews with leading historians to create a vivid and immersive portrait of one of the most important expeditions in American history.

The film begins by introducing Lewis and Clark, two unlikely heroes who had risen from humble origins to become trusted members of Jefferson's inner circle. The men were chosen not only for their leadership skills but for their scientific knowledge, as they were tasked with recording and documenting the many wonders they would encounter on their journey.

The documentary then follows the expedition as it sets out from St. Louis, Missouri in 1804, traversing the dangerous waters of the Missouri River and encountering various Native American tribes along the way. The film does an excellent job of illustrating the hardships the explorers faced, from treacherous rapids to brutal weather conditions to hostile encounters with indigenous peoples.

The reenactments are particularly impressive, as the filmmakers went to great lengths to recreate the look and feel of Lewis and Clark's journey, including authentically-crafted boats and period-accurate costumes. The result is a film that feels incredibly immersive, transporting viewers back in time to witness the struggles and triumphs of the expedition firsthand.

Throughout the film, we also learn about the scientific discoveries made by Lewis and Clark, from new species of plants and animals to detailed maps of previously uncharted territories. The filmmakers do an excellent job of emphasizing the scientific achievements of the expedition, portraying Lewis and Clark as true pioneers of their time.

Another highlight of the film is the inclusion of interviews with leading historians, who provide insightful commentary on the significance of Lewis and Clark's journey. We learn about the geopolitical implications of the expedition, as Jefferson's goal was to establish American sovereignty over the West and to gather intelligence about the territory's resources and inhabitants. We also learn about the impact the expedition had on the development of the American West, from the establishment of new trading routes to the opening up of new agricultural lands.

Overall, Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West is a masterful documentary film that brings to life one of the most fascinating chapters in American history. The reenactments are stunning, the narration is engaging, and the interviews with historians add a layer of depth and context to the story. Whether you're a history buff or simply a fan of stunning documentary filmmaking, this is a film that is not to be missed.

• Genres Documentary & Biography History
• Channel National Geographic
• Premiere Date August 27, 2002

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Aslef rejected a two-year offer of 4% in 2022 and another 4% this year, saying it is way below inflation, and is linked to changes in terms and conditions.

Aslef said train drivers have not had an increase in salary for five years, since their last pay deals expired in 2019.

The union said after its members voted overwhelmingly in February to continue taking industrial action, it asked the train operating companies to hold talks.

General secretary Mick Whelan said the year-old pay offer of 4% and another 4% was "dead in the water".

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Lifelong best friends complete 600-mile journey in motorized toy cars

KEY WEST, Fla. (Gray News) – Two lifelong best friends have just completed a nearly 600-mile journey in motorized toy cars.

Cassie Aran and Lauren Lee, both 29, drove 596 miles from Jacksonville to Key West, Florida – a trek along the entire east coast of the state.

The women began their record-long journey over three months ago and arrived at their final destination in Key West on Saturday.

In a Facebook post , the City of Key West Government posted photos of Aran and Lee celebrating their arrival.

The best friends chronicled their adventure on social media to support their fundraiser aimed at helping animal shelters.

According to a report from WJXT , Aran and Lee were attempting to set a Guinness World Record for “Longest Distance by Toy Cars.”

However, the two will not officially be certified by Guinness World Records because of a financial dilemma.

During their journey, the women received a notification from Guinness that they were “no longer allowed to raise money towards saving animals unless they paid them $16,000,” according to Aran.

Although they said it was heartbreaking to give up their dream of holding a Guinness World Record, the women said it was far more important to them to donate the money they raised to animals in need.

So, they forfeited the Guinness title.

“We are so incredibly sad that we had to make the decision to choose between the record title and saving animals...but I know we made the right move,” Aran said in a post on her YouTube Channel . “I hope so many animals get saved from kill shelters and get the life they deserve because of this very sad decision. I hope you guys will still stay here for our 600-mile journey to the finish line in Key West. I love you guys and I’m going to go cry now..but I still stand by my decision 1000%.”

Aran and Lee have been best friends since kindergarten. They said the toy car journey was a way to honor their childhood memories, as they used to ride them around the neighborhood growing up together.

The women told WJXT that the adventure was so much fun that they plan on taking another long journey in toy cars again soon.

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