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Where did Powell's famous expedition take the first official U.S. government-sponsored passage?
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The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona, United States. It is a natural wonder that has been formed over millions of years by the Colorado River. In 1869, John Wesley Powell led a group of men on the first official U.S. government-sponsored expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. This expedition was a major feat of exploration and helped to open up the Grand Canyon to the public.
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