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Near this site, on August 20, 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition first contacted waters flowing to the Pacific, assuring the success of their efforts and guaranteeing title to the Northwest for the United States of America. They camped here, obtained horses and a guide, and journeyed on. This was also the birthplace of Sacajawea, Idaho's National Heroine, a member of the expedition.
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