The Erie Canal: A Transformative 'Big Ditch' in America's History
Two hundred years ago, DeWitt Clinton boarded a canal boat on the shores of Lake Erie, marking the beginning of a new era.
On October, Clinton's vessel, the Seneca Chief, set off from Buffalo, the westernmost port of the newly constructed Erie Canal, and traveled east to Albany, then down the Hudson River to New York City.
"the Wedding of the Waters"
This historic journey culminated on November 4 with a ceremonial event, where barrels of Lake Erie water were poured into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Erie Canal, now a National Historic Monument, has a lasting legacy, inspiring even a young Abraham Lincoln, who dreamed of becoming "the DeWitt Clinton of Illinois."
Author's summary: The Erie Canal transformed America 200 years ago.
- Construction of the Erie Canal was completed 200 years ago.
- The canal connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
- It had a significant impact on America's development and economy.
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