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Independence Day at Kaskaskia Clark’s daring capture tale
A savor of July fourth history at Kaskaskia and Vincennes reveals George Rogers Clark’s bold midnight crossing and swift seizure of the Illinois towns. The piece notes Clark’s strategic plan, the town’s quiet surrender, and the larger role in shaping the western U S frontier, with reflections on glory, ingratitude, and forthcoming commemorations including a million dollar museum project and a Clark centennial celebration.
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Uly 4
Missouri
Mississippi River
Kaskaskia
State of
Illinois
Kentucky
Vincennes
George Rogers Clark
Jovy
Henry Hamilton
Milo M. Quaife
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Kaskaskia River
George Clark
Cahokia
Hamilton
Detroit
New Republic
Alleghenies
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Mississippi
United States
Clark
West
Old Northwest
Charlottesville
Congress
Ohio River
Louisville
Fort Gage
Randolph County
Fort Sackville
Ind
Atlantic Seaboard