John C. Frémont surveys the Oregon Trail…

1842 CE

John C. Frémont surveys the Oregon Trail up the Platte River to South Pass, beginning in 1842.

The American soldier-explorer is sponsored by his influential father-in-law, Senator Thomas Hart Benton.

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South Pass City Fremont Wyoming United States View →

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John Charles Frémont View → Thomas Hart Benton View →

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United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC) View →

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Oregon Trail View → “Manifest Destiny” and American Expansion; 1840-1851 View →

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Exploration View → Government View → Movements View →

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