This is a special encore presentation of our three-part series on Lewis and Clark and their 1804

expedition to explore the west hoping to find a route to the Pacific Ocean and change the map of North America.

Imagine it's January 8th, 1806. You're at the Washington Navy Yard in the nation's

capital on the banks of the Anacostia River. The stench of the excrement-filled waters fills the air. All around you workers are

building new ships. In the harbor sits a large frigate with American flags fluttering from

its masts. You're the Secretary of War and you know this place well.

It's the heart of America's growing Navy. That's why you and President Thomas Jefferson

are giving a group of Plains Indians a tour.

These Native American diplomats are from the Osage, Oto, and Pawnee people, tribes now in American territory since the completion of the Louisiana Purchase.

They were invited to Washington by Lewis and Clark. since the completion of the Louisiana purchase.

They were invited to Washington by Lewis and Clark,

and arrived just a few weeks ago.

You walk alongside Jefferson as he leads them toward the frigate.

Well, Mr. President, I'm sure the U.S.S. Adams will impress them.

Yes, it's a fine demonstration of America's strength.

I think it should commence them that they need to live in peace with us.

Mind what we say.

A demonstration of strength is the whole point of inviting these Indians to Washington.

Jefferson's plan is to move all tribes who now live east of the Mississippi, west into Louisiana Territory, freeing up more land for white American

settlers.

But for that to happen peacefully, East Plains Chiefs will have to agree to share their

lands with tribes from the east.

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