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April 6
Henson, an African American explorer, and adventurer began the journey with Admiral Robert E. Peary from Camp Sheridan in Greenland in February of that year. By April they were near exhaustion and blinded by snow glare, but only 60 miles from their goal. Despite the adversity, Henson, an expert in handling equipment, dog sleds and in dealing with Eskimos went forth and became the first man to reach the North Pole. In 2000, the National Geographic Society posthumously awarded Henson with its highest honor, the Hubbard Medal, for distinction in exploration, discovery and research. Reference: Jet Magazine Johnson Publishing 820 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60605 Matthew Henson
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