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Matthew Henson, 1st to Reach the North Pole, 1909

Matthew Henson, 1st person to reach the North Pole
Matthew Henson, 1st person to reach the North Pole

On Apr 6, 1909: Robert Peary and Matthew Henson are the 1st people to reach the North Pole. Peary's claim is disputed because of his failed navigational ability. Henson and 4 Inuit assistants were actually the 1st persons to reach the North Pole.

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