Meriwether Lewis's shopping trip to Philadelphia: May 1803
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Meriwether Lewis was sent to Philadelphia by the American President, Thomas Jefferson, in the spring of 1803 to trek the North American Continent, as there were no shopping malls in America at that time. The evidence of the shopping spree, which lasted through May and part of June 1803, and which contributed to the success of the legendary voyage known as Lewis and Clark expedition, are given
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2004
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The Army Medal of Honor: the first fifty-five years
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The author describes the history of the US Medal of Honor from its first recipients in 1863 to 1918. Varied designs, political contexts, and other medals awarded for courage in military actions are discussed.
Publication Name: Prologue
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0033-1031
Year: 2001
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