After the expedition, Lewis, a troubled individual, was not suited for the bureaucratic life and found himself deep amongst petty and jealous administrators. On the way to Washington to clear his...
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was only one of a number of exploratory expeditions to the West, but it gave Americans a sense of pride at a time when they badly needed symbols of national...
Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-06)
In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip. Thomas Jefferson then commissioned Capt. Meriwether Lewis (his...
Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-06)
In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip. Thomas Jefferson then commissioned Capt. Meriwether Lewis (his...