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JULY 27, 2000

Sacagawea is the first Native American to grace a coin minted by the United States government.

Among other accomplishments in her life, she served as a guide and interpreter to the historic Lewis and Clark expedition. During the journey, she gave birth to her son, nicknamed "Pomp," and continued to travel with the crew.

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Sacagawea significant in U.S. expansion (The New London Day 6/27)

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