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Merriwether Lewis and William Clark were chosen to explore west of the Missouri River. This expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson and lasted from May of 1804 to September of 1806.

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Q: Which person was chosen to lead the expedition west of the Missouri River?
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