A notable expedition took place from 1804 to 1806. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were key figures in this journey. They sought a route to the Pacific via water.

This event is considered significant in American history. Further information about this expedition is available. A book titled This Vast Enterprise provides a new history of the journey.

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