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He is credited with opening the Santa Fe Trailin 1821, which became an early major transportation route through central North America that connected Independence, Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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He is credited with opening the Santa Fe Trailin 1821, which became an early major transportation route through central North America that connected Independence, Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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