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Did Lewis and Clark go in the army?

Yes. Lewis and Clark had both been in the army before the expedition. Lewis had been a captain and Clark a lieutenant. They were reinstated for the purposes of the expedition.


Who was in charge of the Lewis and clark expedition?

Meriwether Lewis was in charge and William Clark came as his assistant. But the Lewis And Clark Expedition is still know as The Lewis And Clark Expedition.


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What year was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Lewis & Clark began their expedition in 1804.


What time did Sacagawea go on her expedition?

She went to the expedition with Lewis and Clark on 1806


Did Sacajawea's husband go on the Lewis and Clark's expedition?

Yes, Toussaint Charbonneau, Her husband, was an interpreter for Lewis and Clark


What was the size of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

The Lewis and Clark expedition consisted of 33 individuals. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the leaders.


Who found the Lewis and Clark expedition journals?

Meriwether Lewis was the one who found the Lewis and Clark expedition journals.


Who headed the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Lewis and Clark did, hence the expedition's name. Clark was supposed to be second banana, but Lewis wanted him to co-lead the expedition. Lewis let Clark co-lead as soon as they left.


When did the Lewis and Clark expedition start?

The Lewis and Clark expedition started on May 14, 1804.


When did Lewis and Clark get back from the expedition?

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