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Photo: Official City Logo for the Signature Event Official City Logo for the Signature Event
Photo: Close up of Logo showing Lewis and Clark greeting each other when the former landed at Louisville in October 1803. Close up of Logo showing Lewis and Clark greeting each other when the former landed at Louisville in October 1803.
Photo: Replica Keelboat moored on Louisville side of the Ohio River. Replica Keelboat moored on Louisville side of the Ohio River.
Photo:  Replica Keelboat moored on Louisville side of the Ohio River. Replica Keelboat moored on Louisville side of the Ohio River.
Photo: Saluting guns from C Battery 2/138th Field Artillery at Waterfront Park in Louisville. They fired a salute as the replica keelboat was moored at the pier during the inaugural ceremony later that afternoon. Saluting guns from C Battery 2/138th Field Artillery at Waterfront Park in Louisville. They fired a salute as the replica keelboat was moored at the pier during the inaugural ceremony later that afternoon.
Photo: HEMETT prime mover for Salute Battery. HEMETT prime mover for Salute Battery.
Photo: Mounted police and salute battery at Waterfront park (before inaugural ceremony). Mounted police and salute battery at Waterfront park (before inaugural ceremony).
Photo: Interpreters in dress 1802 Army uniforms talking to school children at Waterfront Park prior to the opening ceremony. Interpreters in dress 1802 Army uniforms talking to school children at Waterfront Park prior to the opening ceremony.
Photo: Interpreters in dress 1802 Army uniforms talking to school children at Waterfront Park prior to the opening ceremony. Interpreters in dress 1802 Army uniforms talking to school children at Waterfront Park prior to the opening ceremony.
Photo: Interpreters in dress 1802 Army uniforms talking to school children at Waterfront Park prior to the opening ceremony. Interpreters in dress 1802 Army uniforms talking to school children at Waterfront Park prior to the opening ceremony.
Photo: Saluting guns from C Battery 2/138th Field Artillery at Waterfront Park in Louisville. They fired a salute as the replica keelboat was moored at the pier during the inaugural ceremony later that afternoon. Saluting guns from C Battery 2/138th Field Artillery at Waterfront Park in Louisville. They fired a salute as the replica keelboat was moored at the pier during the inaugural ceremony later that afternoon.
Photo: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps practice their routine on reviewing stand prior to the opening ceremony at Waterfront Park on 14 October 2003. Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps practice their routine on reviewing stand prior to the opening ceremony at Waterfront Park on 14 October 2003.
Photo: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps gathers at Waterfront Park prior to the opening ceremony for the "Falls of the Ohio" Lewis and Clark Signature Event in Louisville, Kentucky.

Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps gathers at Waterfront Park prior to the opening ceremony for the "Falls of the Ohio" Lewis and Clark Signature Event in Louisville, Kentucky.

Photo: 1802 Color Guard from A Company, 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, VA practicing their presentation of the colors for the opening ceremony. 1802 Color Guard from A Company, 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, VA practicing their presentation of the colors for the opening ceremony.
Photo: Media vans present at the opening ceremony. Media vans present at the opening ceremony.
Photo: Representatives from the Kentucky Air and Army National Guard present at the ceremony. Representatives from the Kentucky Air and Army National Guard present at the ceremony.
Photo: Representatives from the Kentucky Air and Army National Guard present at the ceremony. Representatives from the Kentucky Air and Army National Guard present at the ceremony.
Photo: Representatives from the Kentucky Air and Army National Guard present at the ceremony. Dignitaries included MajGen Youngman, Kentucky TAG. Representatives from the Kentucky Air and Army National Guard present at the ceremony. Dignitaries included MajGen Youngman, Kentucky TAG.
Photo: Wider angle view of Waterfront Park. Estimated crowd in attendance at opening ceremonies was 2500 people.

Wider angle view of Waterfront Park. Estimated crowd in attendance at opening ceremonies was 2500 people.

Photo: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony. Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony.
Photo: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony. Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony.
Photo: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony. Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony.
Photo: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony. Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony.
Photo: Crowd watches performance of Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Crowd watches performance of Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
Photo: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony. Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps entertain the attendees at the opening ceremony.
Photo: Presentation of the Colors at the opening ceremony of "Falls of the Ohio" by soldiers of the Old Guard 1802 Official U.S. Army Color Guard. Presentation of the Colors at the opening ceremony of "Falls of the Ohio" by soldiers of the Old Guard 1802 Official U.S. Army Color Guard.
Photo: Presentation of the Colors at the opening ceremony of "Falls of the Ohio" by soldiers of the Old Guard 1802 Official U.S. Army Color Guard. Presentation of the Colors at the opening ceremony of "Falls of the Ohio" by soldiers of the Old Guard 1802 Official U.S. Army Color Guard.
Photo: Presentation of the Colors at the opening ceremony of "Falls of the Ohio" by soldiers of the Old Guard 1802 Official U.S. Army Color Guard. Presentation of the Colors at the opening ceremony of "Falls of the Ohio" by soldiers of the Old Guard 1802 Official U.S. Army Color Guard.
Photo: Salute battery preparatory to firing opening salvo at Waterfront Park as replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand with dignitaries. Note: Mayor of Louisville was the narrator, while Governor and Adjutant General of the KYARNG were in attendance, as was at least one congressman. Salute battery preparatory to firing opening salvo at Waterfront Park as replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand with dignitaries. Note: Mayor of Louisville was the narrator, while Governor and Adjutant General of the KYARNG were in attendance, as was at least one congressman.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Replica keelboat mooring at Waterfront park during opening ceremony for"Falls of the Ohio" Signature Event in Louisville, KY. Replica keelboat mooring at Waterfront park during opening ceremony for"Falls of the Ohio" Signature Event in Louisville, KY.
Photo: Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.

Replica keelboat approaches reviewing stand at Waterfront Park.

Red "Pirouge" approaching reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. This replica represents one of the two smaller vessels that accompanied the Keelboat. Red "Pirouge" approaching reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. This replica represents one of the two smaller vessels that accompanied the Keelboat.
Photo: Red "Pirouge" approaching reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. This replica represents one of the two smaller vessels that accompanied the Keelboat.

Red "Pirouge" approaching reviewing stand at Waterfront Park. This replica represents one of the two smaller vessels that accompanied the Keelboat.

Photo: National Guard salute battery heralds arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition at Waterfront Park in Louisville on 14 October 2003. National Guard salute battery heralds arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition at Waterfront Park in Louisville on 14 October 2003.
Photo: National Guard salute battery heralds arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition at Waterfront Park in Louisville on 14 October 2003. National Guard salute battery heralds arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition at Waterfront Park in Louisville on 14 October 2003.
Photo: National Guard salute battery heralds arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition at Waterfront Park in Louisville on 14 October 2003. National Guard salute battery heralds arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition at Waterfront Park in Louisville on 14 October 2003.
Photo: Period interpreters are arrayed behind Mayor of Louisville on reviewing stand after replica keelboat has landed. Period interpreters are arrayed behind Mayor of Louisville on reviewing stand after replica keelboat has landed.
Photo: National Guard aid station and recruiting tent at Waterfront Park. National Guard aid station and recruiting tent at Waterfront Park.
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display at Waterfront Park featuring mock-up of Keelboat. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display at Waterfront Park featuring mock-up of Keelboat.
Photo: Tent of Many Voices at Waterfront Park. Tent of Many Voices at Waterfront Park.
Photo: Statue of Lewis' manservant, York, faces the Ohio River in Louisville. It was unveiled on 13 October 2003 as part of the Signature Event ceremonies. Statue of Lewis' manservant, York, faces the Ohio River in Louisville. It was unveiled on 13 October 2003 as part of the Signature Event ceremonies.
Photo: Official City Logo for the Signature Event Official City Logo for the Signature Event
Photo: Official City Logo for the Signature Event Official City Logo for the Signature Event
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display representing a typical military bivouac circa 1802. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display representing a typical military bivouac circa 1802.
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display representing a typical military bivouac circa 1802. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display representing a typical military bivouac circa 1802.
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display representing a typical military bivouac circa 1802. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display representing a typical military bivouac circa 1802.
Photo: Replica Keelboat moored on Louisville side of the Ohio River. Replica Keelboat moored on Louisville side of the Ohio River.
Photo: Replica Keelboat moored on Louisville side of the Ohio River. Replica Keelboat moored on Louisville side of the Ohio River.
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveling display for Lewis and Clark that will retrace their route along the Ohio River. This consists of a barge that is towed by a tugboat along the river with stops at selected waterfront communities. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveling display for Lewis and Clark that will retrace their route along the Ohio River. This consists of a barge that is towed by a tugboat along the river with stops at selected waterfront communities.
Photo: On the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveling display, young visitors can try on period uniforms and get their pictures taken in a replica of the bow section of Lewis and Clark's keelboat. On the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveling display, young visitors can try on period uniforms and get their pictures taken in a replica of the bow section of Lewis and Clark's keelboat.
Photo: On the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveling display, young visitors can try on period uniforms and get their pictures taken in a replica of the bow section of Lewis and Clark's keelboat. On the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveling display, young visitors can try on period uniforms and get their pictures taken in a replica of the bow section of Lewis and Clark's keelboat.
Photo: Interior shot of traveling display. Period uniform on display. Interior shot of traveling display. Period uniform on display.
Photo: Interior shot of Corps of Engineers (COE) traveling display. Interior shot of Corps of Engineers (COE) traveling display.
Photo: Interior shot of COE traveling display. This is the 99th Regional Support Command exhibit - this reserve unit played a tremendous role in the commemorative events that took place during 2002 - 2003 in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky.

Interior shot of COE traveling display. This is the 99th Regional Support Command exhibit - this reserve unit played a tremendous role in the commemorative events that took place during 2002 - 2003 in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky.

Photo: Interior shot of COE traveling display. Lewis sent back a coyote with Corporal Richard Warfington in 1804, as well as a number of other samples of new plant and animal life. Interior shot of COE traveling display. Lewis sent back a coyote with Corporal Richard Warfington in 1804, as well as a number of other samples of new plant and animal life.
Photo: v Interior shot of COE traveling display. This depicts the prow of the keelboat. Note swivel cannon mounted on the keelboat.
Photo: Interior shot of COE traveling display. This is one of the five paintings by artist Michael Haynes commissioned by the Corps of Engineers to commemorate the expedition. This scene shows Lewis and Clark recruiting additional volunteers from the garrison of Fort Kaskaskia, Illinois Territory. Interior shot of COE traveling display. This is one of the five paintings by artist Michael Haynes commissioned by the Corps of Engineers to commemorate the expedition. This scene shows Lewis and Clark recruiting additional volunteers from the garrison of Fort Kaskaskia, Illinois Territory.
Photo: Interior shot of COE traveling display. This depicts an animal skin and wooden framed "bull boat" used by the Indians to cross rivers. Interior shot of COE traveling display. This depicts an animal skin and wooden framed "bull boat" used by the Indians to cross rivers.
Photo: Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers interpreters prepare for the day's events at Louisville's Waterfront Park Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers interpreters prepare for the day's events at Louisville's Waterfront Park.
Lewis and Clark interpreters in their period military encampment at Louisville Lewis and Clark interpreters in their period military encampment at Louisville.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display booth at the Louisville Signature Event. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers display booth at the Louisville Signature Event.
 
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