Sacagawea Biography
Born c. 784
near present-day Lemhi, Idaho
Died 1812
South Dakota (not determined)
Interpreter, guide
Sacagawea (pronounced sak-uh-juh-WEE-uh) was a Shoshone (pronounced sho-SHO-nee) interpreter and guide for the Corps of Discovery, one of the most famous expeditions in American history. She was also the only woman member of the party. Most of the information about her life comes from the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, leaders of the exploring party. Her skills as an interpreter and as contact between the Shoshone and the explorers, her knowledge of the plants and wildlife along the route, and her common sense and good humor contributed to the journey's success. Nevertheless, there is much controversy surrounding the story of Sacagewea's life.
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