Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii
pacific ocean
The first significant journey by American citizens to the West Coast and the Pacific Ocean was undertaken by the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804 to 1806. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the expedition aimed to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific. They traveled across the continent, reaching the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River in present-day Oregon in November 1805. Their journey provided valuable information about the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as relations with Native American tribes.
When Lewis and Clark first left St. Louis in May 1804, they were headed northwest. Their expedition aimed to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. They followed the Missouri River, which guided their journey in that direction.
Lewis and Clark
William McKinley.
California was the only state but there was also Oregon Territory.
near the Pacific Ocean
Balboa first encountered the Pacific Ocean on September 13th of 1513. :D
Magellan led the first European expedition to reach the Pacific Ocean.