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

Management dynamics, Management, Works, Company business management, Jefferson, Thomas, Lewis, Meriwether, Shopping malls

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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.

History, Achievements and awards, Military policy, Heroes, United States history, 19th century AD, Medal of Honor, Medals

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