William Clark's Slave York
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The names Lewis and Clark have been branded into history, along with
Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who helped guide their expedition across the
uncharted American continent.
How about York? Remember him? If not, you're not alone. York was a slave -
the property of Capt. William Clark.
Now a group o ....
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.... Club Historical
Society in Louisville, Ky.
York is believed to be the first black to cross the American continent. Yet
there are no coins or stamps with his image. There is one known statue of
York, standing on a bluff at the University of Portland, where he overlooks
the long Columbia River valley that stretches to the Pacific.
Holmberg says York was a valuable member of the expedition, helping smooth
relations with Indian tribes, hunting and sharing the burdens of travel
with men who otherw ....
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