The Mississippi River

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From pre-colonial times to the post-industrial age, rivers have shaped the course of American history and culture. Take a fascinating historical journey down the greatest rivers in the United States and learn how they have influenced the people and communities that live and work on them. The histories of these rivers include many of the notable names in American history, such as Lewis & Clark, John Colter, Zebulon Pike, and Tecumseh. Known as "Old Man River, " the Mississippi is one of the great rivers of the world, with a watershed covering 1.2 million square miles. For thousands of years, people have made their homes along and within sight of the river.