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Lewis and Clark

President Jefferson just convinced congress to fund an expedition to the west. It's expeditioners, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are traveling to the west to learn more about the people living there and to find a river route that could go to the pacific ocean. Lewis and Clark are now off on their dicscovery of the west.

Crossing the Plains

So now, Lewis and Clark are traveling the lands of Mandan and the Sue. They are coming upon many new tribes. As Lewis and Clark head across the plains they are meeting many people including an indian woman named Sacajawea. She has offered to serve as an interpreter, and is now coming along on the journey with both Lewis and Clark. The journals of the explorers are revealing that the trip so far is dangerous with many sicknesses and conflicts with indians.

To the Pacific and Back

From a recent update, Lewis and Clark have crossed the plains, the rocky mountains, and are following the Columbia river which empties into the Pacific ocean. They are now arriving at the Pacific Ocean. The expeditioners have achieved their goal. They should be home soon. I'm sure, the research they have gathered will benifit our country for years to come!

Pike's Exploration

In other news, Zebulon Pike is now on a expedition to find the starting point of the Red River. Latest updates say that Pike is continuing to explore following the course of the river but has been found and is being arrested by Spanish Cavalry. They suspect him of spying on the Spanish outposts. But He is still thankful for his interaction with the Spanish.

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Well, that's our news segment for today, Thanks for listening. I'm Marissa and I'm Lauren reporting from MMS news, thats all for today good bye!