Virginia

Sakakawea, as they say it, was never depicted any way other than a heroine. A young woman with a baby given to Lewis & Clark to guide them on the trail to the NW. They needed an interpreter.

She was always told of with dignity, heroism as a young woman, strong smart & if not for her courage & knowledge Lewis & Clark would have perished.
She has always been a much loved & admired & respected charachter in the history books of the State of ND.

Her value was imeasurable.
The largest man-made lake built with the WPA , was named in HER honor, not Mr Lewis nor Mr Clark.
LAKE SAKAKAWEA
https://www.ndtourism.com/best-places/lake-sakakawea-water-wonderland

Pity that the artist who created this statue in VA didn't do his homework, & rather left his personal perception rule the truth.


How it happened:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/2769227002

This remote North Dakota site played a major role in the Lewis and Clark expedition


SNIP
“So, this is the site where you have one of the most famous female figures in American history residing both before and after the Lewis and Clark expedition.

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