Program. 14 October 2003.

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Program. 14 October 2003.

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Program from "The Unveiling and Dedication of York [a sculpture]," part of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemoration in Louisville, KY. The sculpture honors York, the "first African American to cross the United States from coast to coast." Program signed by York sculptor Ed Hamilton and York scholar James J. Holmberg. Also features a short biography of York and Hamilton.

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Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

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After elected president, Thomas Jefferson wanted a direct and practicable water communication across the continent and US sovereignty over the land occupied by the many different Indian tribes along the Missouri River. In 1803, Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery and named Army Captain Meriwether Lewis its leader. Lewis selected William Clark as second in command. The Corps of Discovery departed from Camp Dubois (Illinois) on May 14, 1804, and met up with Lewis in St. Charles, Missour...

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Hamilton, Edward, 1812-1870

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York, approximately 1775-approximately 1815

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