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Thomas Hart Benton (3/14/1784 - 4/10/1858) was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States. He served in the Senate from 1821 to 1851, becoming the first member of that body to serve five terms. Benton was an architect and champion of westward expansion by the United States, a case that became known as the Manifest Destiny.

Thomas Benton

Thomas Hart Benton (3/14/1784 - 4/10/1858) was a U.S. Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of…

An illustration of a man carrying water to his wagon.

Man and Wagon

An illustration of a man carrying water to his wagon.

An illustration of a man walking along a road with his rifle slung over his shoulder and his bag hanging from the barrel.

Man Walking

An illustration of a man walking along a road with his rifle slung over his shoulder and his bag hanging…

An illustration of a wagon train stopped and resting.

Wagon Train

An illustration of a wagon train stopped and resting.