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Jefferson is planning on starting a small exploration and has decided to send Meriwether Lewis and William Clark out. The strong team of Lewis and Clark are now ready to set out on their exploration after long months of preparation. They plan to explore the life of American Indians and various Indian tribes. They will also study the land they are currently living on and their lifestyle. Lewis and Clark intend to set out on their journey May of 1804 from a spot near St.Loius in Missouri.
 * __Article 5-The Lewis and Clark Expedition/Preparations__**


 * __Article 6-Crossing the Plains__**

Lewis and Clark have traveled up the Missouri River to the lands of Mandan and Sioux. Lewis and Clark are trying to remain strong, but are relying a great deal on the Indians. The most help they have received is from a female Shoshoni named Sacagawea. Originally from the Rocky Mountains, she offered to help Lewis and Clark head across the Great Plains. Lewis has been keeping a journal with him during his trip. The journal reveals the dangers of the journey, including sicknesses, natural hazards, steep mountains, terrible storms, and and conflicts with the Indians.


 * __Article 7-To Pacific and Back__**

Lewis and Clark have finally reached the Rockies. It was a dangerous and difficult trek, but they are doing their best. Breaking news! Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea have left the Rocky Mountains. They have suffered the worst of cold, hunger and fatigue. They have encountered a friendly and very powerful Indian Nez Perce, who have provided food and horses. Lewis and Clark saw the Pacific Ocean. The expedition is going on through the winter and they are trading with the Chinook and the Clatsop Indians. I have just received note that Lewis and Clark are setting out on their long trek home. The team of Lewis and Clark is said to arrive back in September of 1806.


 * __Article 8-Pike's Expedition__**

Zebulon Pike, a young army officer, is being sent on another exploration. He is being ordered to find the starting point of the Red River, which runs through Louisiana. Pike led a small exploration to the Rocky Mountains. He continued to explore until he was stopped by a group of Spanish Cavalry and was arrested. The Spanish suspected Pike of being a spy and he was imprisoned. When he was released, he came back to the United States and reported on his trip.

Good afternoon and welcome to MMS Radio. This is Anna and Alicia coming at you live with the latest breaking news and hot new stories. This week's topic is the adventures of Lewis, Clark, and Napoloean Bonaparte.