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I was born into the Lemhi tribe of the Shoshone, between 1786 – 1788. On October 12, 1800 I was kidnapped by the Hidasta. After I was kidnapped the Hidasta sold me to Toussaint Charbonneau who made me his wife when I was only 13. 3 years later I became pregnant.
On November 1804 the Corps of Discovery arrived at the Hidasta Mandan Village. My husband Toussaint was hired to interpret for Lewis and Clark. I accompanied them on the trip and became an interpreter and guide. There were 33 members in the Corps of Discovery, and I was the only woman on the expedition. I became very helpful when the Corps of Discovery ran out of food because I was very skilled at finding edible plants. I proved to be a fortunate addition to the Corps of Discovery because I stayed calm when the boat flipped over, and I saved cargo and important files. I met my brother Camehwait along the way. I had been separated from him for 5 years.
I died in 1812 in Fort Manuel. I was only 25 when I died of an unknown sickness. Clark adopted my children 8 months after my death. I was “the heroine of American history” the woman with noble abilities. I was on the dollar coin. Today there are 23 statues honoring me. I have more statues honoring me then any other famous woman.
I am Sacagawea!!
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