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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lemmyk, post: 224769, member: 5413&quot;]Davdo, </p><p><br /></p><p>This is political correctness run amok, also notice the name is now &quot;Sakakawea&quot; as not to offend any indigenous peoples (American with indian heritage) I found this in the Congressional record:</p><p><br /></p><p>Placement of statue of Sakagawea in U.S. Capitol, S3847 [19AP] A concurrent resolution designating Sakakawea to be honored and memorialized with a statue in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. </p><p><br /></p><p>Whereas, Sakakawea was a traveler and guide, a translator, a diplomat, and a wife and mother; and </p><p><br /></p><p>Whereas, Sakakawea was an Indian woman guide for Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and Sakakawea&#039;s indomitable spirit was a deciding factor in the success of Lewis and Clark&#039;s two-year expedition to the northwest quadrant of the United States; and </p><p><br /></p><p>Whereas, William Clark wrote in 1806 that Sakakawea deserved a greater reward for her attention and services on the expedition that he had in his power to give her; and </p><p><br /></p><p>Whereas, Sakakawea is a legend of truly historic dimensions who lived in what would later become North Dakota and who made a lasting contribution through her courage and resourcefulness; and. </p><p><br /></p><p>Whereas, Sakakawea&#039;s traits--strength, courage, a generous heart, and pioneering spirit--have been an essential part of the character found in North Dakotans, thereby representing the best of who we are and why we will always persevere; now, therefore, be it </p><p><br /></p><p>Geez, I think that Lewis and Clark need not apply out old girl SAK could have done the journey on her own according to the statue&nbsp; legislation. So her coin is here to stay.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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