This Day In History: May 14

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on May 14

This Day in History - May 14, 1804, Lewis and Clark started their journey west from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean. They traveled 8,000 miles by the end of their journey and set the stage for the great western migration. To find out more about the discovery of the west, check out this video.

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