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In the years 1804, 1805, and 1806, two men commanded an expedition which explored the wilderness that stretched from the mouth of the Missouri River to where the Columbia enters the Pacific, and dedicated to civilization a new empire. Their names were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. This book relates that adventure from it’s inception through its completion as well as the effect the expedition had upon the history of the United States.

Journey with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during the years 1804 to 1806, as they led a daring expedition, exploring the wild expanse between the mouth of the Missouri River and where the Columbia meets the Pacific. Their expedition carved a new empire into the annals of civilization. This podcast delves into the inception, journey, and completion of this remarkable expedition, while exploring its profound impact on the tapestry of United States history.