This story is about Sacajawea, a Shoshone Native American woman. She and her husband are guides for the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Sacajawea was stolen from her tribe many years ago and sold as a slave. Now, Sacajawea is now returning to her Shoshone tribe, teaching Americans in the expedition how to approach her people because to the Shoshone, everyone is an enemy until proven otherwise. She tells them to shout out "Tabba Bone," which means "white man," and to spread their blanket in a way that signals friendship. She also tells them that they must raise their sleeves above their elbows to expose their white skin in order to prove that they are white men. Sacajawea and her husband are traveling with Captain Clark on the journey to her homeland. Captain Lewis, who has journeyed ahead, remembers the words of Sacajawea regarding how to approach her people. Finally, Sacajawea and the others arrive on Shoshone land. Captain Lewis asks her to speak to the chief of the tribe, emphasizing that the expedition comes in peace. When Sacajawea approaches the chief, she joyfully recognizes her older brother. Sacajawea is home at last.
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