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Encore: Lewis and Clark I The Long Way Home | 3

Mar 27, 2024
After reaching the Pacific Ocean, Lewis and Clark face challenges on their return journey, including splitting up the Corps which backfires. They struggle with daily confrontations at Fort Clatsop, navigate harsh weather in the Bitter Root Mountains, face perilous encounters in the wilderness, and deal with an accidental shooting of Captain Lewis. The expedition finally returns to a warm welcome at the Mandan villages, but faces the tragic death of Lewis.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploration and Challenges: Lewis and Clark's Return Journey
04:03 • 2min
3
Challenges and Tensions at Fort Clatsop
06:11 • 8min
4
Challenges in Bitter Root Mountains
13:57 • 7min
5
Tensions in the Wilderness
20:49 • 6min
6
Accidental Shooting and the Wounded Captain
27:19 • 3min
7
The Return and Aftermath
30:47 • 9min
8
Evolution of Lewis and Clark's Legacy and U.S. Entry into World War I
39:51 • 2min