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A true hero of the American West, John Wesley Powell, a one armed major, scientist and explorer made the first descent of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in 1869. He and his nine men pushed off from Green River in the Wyoming Territory on May 24th. They endured many hardships, during their 98-day, thousand-mile trip which finally ended at the confluence of the Virgin river. Our Burt Brothers quiz question tonight is. What other accomplishments is John Wesley Powell recognized for?
