التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
The Clark Family and the Most Famous Two Minutes in Sports. |
| المؤلفون: |
Holmberg, James J. |
| المصدر: |
We Proceeded On; May2024, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p19-32, 14p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
HORSE racetracks, HORSE breeds, BROTHERS, FATHERS, HORSE racing, HISTORY of sports, RACE horses, HORSE sports, COPYING |
| مستخلص: |
The Clark Family has played a significant role in American history, with George Rogers Clark and William Clark being iconic figures. George Rogers Clark's military victories during the American Revolution were crucial in the United States' acquisition of the Northwest Territory, while William Clark was part of the Lewis and Clark expedition that explored the Louisiana Purchase and strengthened the US claim to the Oregon Country. William's grandson, Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., founded Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, which have become iconic in American sports history. The text discusses the family's interest in horses and horse racing, specifically focusing on Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. and the development of Churchill Downs. It also mentions the family's involvement in the Confederate army during the Civil War and provides additional information about the history and contributions of various individuals to the development of the venue. [Extracted from the article] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
