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Yeah_Baby · 07-29-2009, 05:04 PM

I always looked at Lewis and Clark as the start of American 'foreign' adventurism. Considering they went far beyond the Louisiana Purchase which was their mandate. But you guys are correct in that the expedition's greater importance is often overlooked.

07-29-2009, 05:04 PM	#90
Yeah_Baby Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: still in edmonton Exp:	I always looked at Lewis and Clark as the start of American 'foreign' adventurism. Considering they went far beyond the Louisiana Purchase which was their mandate. But you guys are correct in that the expedition's greater importance is often overlooked.