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Lewis & Clark: From Expedition to Exposition, 1803-1905

Introduction

The bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition provides an opportunity to look at three chapters in the larger American epic, one in 1805, a second in 1905, and our own in 2005.

Sub Topics

The Corps of Discovery in American & Oregon History: Understanding historical context is critical to understanding commemorations.

 
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Official Guide to Lewis & Clark Expo
Cover (detail) 1903
Mss 1609




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