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18
Aug
FROM PORTLAND’S PAST ~
posted by Bob Karm in Collectibles,HISTORY,Memorabillia,PORTLAND'S PAST,Transportation and have No Comments
18
Aug
EXPLORER BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1774
Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809)
Lewis was an American explorer, soldier, and public administrator, who
was the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition that, along with William
Clark, explored the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, establish trade
and sovereignty over the natives near the Missouri River, and claimed
the Pacific Northwest and Oregon Country for the United States. He
was also the second Governor of the Louisiana Territory, appointed
by President Thomas Jefferson.
Lewis and Clark with Sacagawea
18
Aug
TODAY IN HISTORY
posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,BIRTHDAY,Civil rights,DEATH,HISTORY,MOVIES,SPORTS and have No Comments
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