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Vol. 5, no. 2 (Fall 2002): | Kanas Commemorates the Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1804-1806 | Making Connections | Kansas Tribes | Using the Internet | Book Nook | Teacher Talk | Brown v. Board 50th Anniversary Coalition |
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"The Object of your mission is to explore the Missouri river [to] the Pacific ocean, [and] whether the Columbia, Oregon, Colorado or any other river may offer the most direct & practicable water communication across this continent for the purpose of commerce." - Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States
On behalf of the Kansas Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission, I would like to invite you to attend the National Signature Event, A Journey Fourth, on July 3-4, 2004.
A Journey Fourth, which was designated as a National Signature Event by the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial, will be hosted by the cities of Kansas City, Leavenworth and Atchison on July 3-4, 2004.
The event focuses on a significant occurrence during the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition. On July 4, 1804, near present-day Atchison, the members of the expedition celebrated the 28th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence for the first time in the newly acquired American West.
The Declaration’s fundamental principles form the foundation of our nation’s government - that we are created equal and are endowed by our creator "with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Using these principles, this Signature Event will explore the triumphs and continuing challenges of independence and democracy in the United States.
Local communities along the Kansas portion of the Lewis and Clark trail are currently planning commemorative events from June 19 through July 11, 2004. The scope of these events will include historic interpretations of aspects of the Lewis and Clark expedition and Independence Day activities in conjunction with the Journey Fourth signature event.
Although still in its initial planning stages, A Journey Fourth will offer the opportunity for a diverse cross section of people to explore how independence and democracy have affected culture in the United States since Lewis and Clark opened the West for settlement. The theme of independence will be presented from various perspectives, representing different cultures, ethnic groups and genders. The event will focus not only on the past, but also on the future.
Media packets and community event schedules are still being developed, but should be available soon. For additional information regarding A Journey Fourth, please contact Emilie Jester, Signature Event Coordinator at 816-691-3846 or ejester@visitkc.com.
Image 1: Karen Seaberg.
Image 2: Pawnee Chief, circa late 1800s. He may be wearing the Jefferson medallion given as a commemorative gift by the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Courtesy of the Kansas State Historical Society.
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