Peary and Henson Reach North Pole: The Summit of Exploration
Robert Peary and Matthew Henson plant their flags at the top of the world, claiming the first verified human arrival at the North Pole. This feat shatters previous geographic limits and ignites a fierce international race for polar supremacy that reshapes global exploration strategies for decades.
April 6, 1909
117 years ago
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