Sacajawea
THE PACIFIC OCEAN!
Sacajawea, like other members of the Corps of Discovery, had never seen the Pacific Ocean. Leaving the Columbia Gorge, the group mistakenly believed they had, at last, found the western coast of North America. But they were only at the upper estuary of the Columbia River. They reached their goal in early January, 1806. On the 6th, Lewis recorded: The next day, Sacajawea saw “the great waters” for the first time. She was likely standing at Tillamook Head, about 650 feet above the sea. Heartfelt (albeit misspelled) words in Clark’s Journal record the moment: Then it was time to head back to St. Louis. Along the way, Native Americans - like the Nez Perce - were of great help to Lewis, Clark and their companions. (Later, however, the United States government repaid [don't miss this U.S. Military Academy power-point animation] that assistance in a cataclysmic manner.) When the expedition returned to the Mandan village, Sacajawea and her family remained at the place where they had joined the Corps in 1805. Her husband received money, and 320 acres of land, for his efforts. Sacajawea received nothing.
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