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DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 - February 11, 1828) was an early American politician who served as United States Senator and Governor of New York. In this last capacity he was largely responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal.

DeWitt Clinton

DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 - February 11, 1828) was an early American politician who served as United…

A drawing of the locks, used for raising and lowering boats, on the Erie Canal.

Locks on the Erie Canal

A drawing of the locks, used for raising and lowering boats, on the Erie Canal.

The United States seal of New York with a backdrop of the Erie Canal.

New York

The United States seal of New York with a backdrop of the Erie Canal.