The Corps of Discovery was the official name of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which was an expedition that explored the American Northwest under the leadership of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The expedition took place from 1804 to 1806 and was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. The Corps of Discovery consisted of a diverse group of explorers, soldiers, and fur traders who traveled through uncharted territory and interacted with Native American tribes during their journey.
