[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E814-E815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               LEWIS AND CLARK DISCOVERY EXPEDITION 1996

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 1996

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Lewis and 
Clark Discovery Expedition 1996: the reenactment of the world's most 
noted expedition. This 22-stop voyage will retrace the first 6 weeks of 
the path of the original expedition which began from St. Charles, MO, 
192 years ago.
  Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's pursuit of discovery in the 
newly acquired Louisiana Territory revealed some 168 unknown species of 
flora and 128 types of animals. They used courage, hard work, and 
perseverance in overcoming extraordinary obstacles along their frontier 
exploration. The Lewis and Clark Discovery Expedition 1996, will 
highlight the historic, scientific, and cultural consequences of this 
celebrated journey. It will also examine several other important themes 
such as the development of the United States and the American 
character.
  The primary vehicle for this reenactment is a replica keelboat 
constructed by boatwright Glen Bishop. The Keelboat, which Bishop spent 
10 years constructing, will contain numerous exhibits which highlight 
the historical, cultural, and scientific discoveries made by Lewis and 
Clark. It will retrace the original voyage, making stops along the path 
that the explorers followed during the Missouri leg of their journey.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge 
this fine celebration of

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American history. I commend the members of the planning committee and 
all those involved for their hard work to help preserve the memory of 
this historic expedition.

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