John C. Frémont (1813-1890)
John Frémont’s exploring earned him the name “The
Pathfinder.” Between 1842 and 1846 he led three major expeditions
into the West. His reports contained important scientific information
but they also were very popular reading and made him a hero of westward
expansion. Frémont’s fame led to a political career as
one of the first U.S. Senators from California and the 1856 Republican
Party candidate for President. |
