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Original Broadcast Date: November 13, 2005
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We are excited to join the National Park Service Corps II Tent of Many Voices while it is Long Beach, Washington as part of the Bicentennial Signature Event Destination: The Pacific. In this program, Hasan Davis presents his nationally acclaimed portrayal of York, Captain Clark's slave who was an integral member of the Corps of Discovery.
Contents of the Broadcast:
- Opening to 1:56--Introduction, welcome, information on today’s location, orientation to today's presentation
- 1:56 to 52:38--Hasan Davis presents his first person account of York. Included in the presentation are York's contributions to the Corps as well as retelling of important events including hunting grizzly bears, traveling across the country, interacting with other Corps members, interacting with American Indians and reveling in their reaction to him, and voting at Station Camp. The presentation also includes York's experiences after the expedition including his return to St. Louis, the lack of recognition for his contributions to the Corps, his continued time as a slave for Captain Clark, the loss of his wife, the failure of his business, and his death.
- 52:38 to End--Closing comments, thanks, and goodbye
Lewis and Clark Then and Now is sponsored by the School District of Clayton, Missouri. Financial support is provided by a grant from the National Park Service Challenge Cost Share Program.
Additional national collaborators include: Photo Credit: Jim Sturm
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