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Essay Galaxy - William Clark's Slave York
William Clark's Slave York
The names Lewis and Clark have been branded into history, along with
Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who helped guide their expedition across the
How about York? Remember him? If not, you're not alone. York was a slave -
the property of Capt. William Clark.
Now a group of historians says York has not been given the attention he
deserves for his role in the Corps of Discovery's journey across America.
They want to rectify that as the bicentennial of the 1803-1806 journey
nears.
Scholars scheduled a conference in Portland today to discuss York's
contribution to history.
They hope the conference will Americans understand the true history of the
expedition, and celebrate its diversity without trying to demonize anybody,
or turn anyone into heroes.
``This man was one of the most famous African-Americans in the early part
of the nation's history and yet ha....
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Number Of Words: 633 |
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