Independence Day on the Missouri
On July 4, 1804, the Corps of Discovery marked the 28th anniversary of American independence with a ceremonial cannon shot from the bow at sunrise and named a nearby waterway Independence Creek. The men received an extra gill of whiskey to celebrate the holiday. Private Joseph Fields was bitten by a snake but recovered. Clark observed the rich prairie surrounding the campsite, noting its lush vegetation and promising potential for future settlement.
The Corps celebrated the 28th anniversary of American independence by firing a shot from the bow cannon and naming their campsite creek “Independence Creek” — one of many geographic features the expedition would name during their journey.
“Usher in the day by a discharge of one shot from the Bow piece, and named the Creek Independence Creek.”
An extra gill of whiskey was issued to the men. Joseph Fields was bitten by a snake but recovered. Clark noted the lush prairie landscape and its potential for settlement.
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The Corps celebrated the 28th anniversary of American independence by firing a shot from the bow cannon and naming their campsite creek "Independence Creek" — one of many geographic features the expedition would name during their journey.
"Ushered in the day by a discharge of one shot from the bow piece, and named the creek Independence Creek."
An extra gill of whiskey was issued to the men. Joseph Fields was bitten by a snake but recovered. Clark noted the lush prairie landscape and its potential for settlement.
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