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Jefferson and Lewis vow to lead great western expedition
In a White House scene, Meriwether Lewis confesses a secret heartache to Thomas Jefferson as the president pressures him to take command of the western exploration. Jefferson reveals plans tied to the Louisiana Purchase and urges readiness for the expedition that will shape a new American era.
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