History

Lewis and Clark Expedition: the Great Westward Journey

Beginning In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson proposed a expedition to the Pacific Northwest, exploring the Louisiana Territory (which had just been purchased from France for $15 million) and the land beyond it. Congress approved the idea, and 28-year-old Meriwether Lewis was chosen to lead the “Corp of Discovery” as it was called. Lewis, however, wanted… Continue reading Lewis and Clark Expedition: the Great Westward Journey

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History Compared to the Current Time

Introduction Recently while reading several historical non-fiction books, I came across some accounts that reminded me of some of the unpleasant things we deal with in this day and age. After giving the reading some thought, I decided to share several excerpts here on the blog, as well as my thoughts on it. Germ Warfare… Continue reading History Compared to the Current Time