Sacagawea

Lemhi Shoshone woman known for her help to the Lewis and Clark Expedition

1788 CE to 1812 CE

Sacagawea (Sakakawea or Sacajawea May 1788 – December 20, 1812) is a Lemhi Shoshone woman who is known for her help to the Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives by exploring the Louisiana Territory.

Sacagawea travels with the expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean.

She helpsestablish cultural contacts with Native American populations in addition to her contributions to natural history.

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