Meriwether Lewis

(Newser) - In its 236 years, America has been shaped by legions of intelligent, courageous, and noble characters. Time singles out 20 as the most influential in history, including:

(Newser) - Descendants of Lewis and Clark are returning a canoe to the Chinook Indians in Washington state, more than two centuries after the exploring duo stole one from the tribe, reports the AP . Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took the canoe from the Indians who had shelthered them through the winter...