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Also Known As Sacajawea • Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Died December 20, 1812?
Role In Lewis and Clark Expedition

Did You Know?

  • Sacagawea grew up in what is now Idaho in the United States.
  • Sacagawea had an equal vote in the expedition's decision to camp near present-day Astoria, Oregon, for the winter of 180506.
  • Sacagawea would dig up plants such as wild artichokes that had been buried by mice for the winter.

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