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Sacagawea

c. 1788–1812 — Lemhi Shoshone

Era: Modern

Brilliance: 7/10 | Stewardship: 9/10 | Composite Index: 63

She guided an expedition across a continent — with a baby on her back.

"Everything I do is for my people."

Biography

Guided Lewis and Clark with an infant on her back. Navigated, translated, and diplomated across a continent. Paid almost nothing.

Key Facts

  • Guided Lewis and Clark expedition
  • Carried infant throughout journey
  • Navigated, translated, diplomated
  • Paid almost nothing
  • Most depicted woman on US currency

She guided a nation's expedition. With a baby. For nothing.

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