BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1774


Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809)

Lewis explored and mapped the American Northwest with his
partner William Clark. He was appointed to be President
Thomas Jefferson‘s aide in 1801 and provided him with
information regarding army politics. In addition to helping
to map the U.S., he served as governor of Louisiana.

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