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African-American North Pole Explorer Matthew Henson - http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/01/0110_030113_henson.html
National Geographic article ponders whether Henson, Peary's African American companion, actually reached the summit before Peary. |
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Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer - http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/henson.htm
Information and photos about an African-American Arctic adventurer who accompanied Admiral Robert Peary on several expeditions attempting to reach the North Pole. |
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Matthew A. Henson: Arctic Explorer - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/h/henson.shtml
Short profile, photo and map from EnchantedLearning.com. |
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Robert Peary & Matthew Henson - http://library.thinkquest.org/4034/pearyhenson.html?tqskip=1
Thinkquest Jr. site offers a student's look at the lives of these two polar explorers. |
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Legend of the Arctic: Matthew Henson - http://www.matthewhenson.org/
Offers a comprehensive biography and timeline. Includes a recording of a radio show done to discuss the contributions of Matthew Henson and his struggle to gain recognition, as well as a tribute created by elementary school children. |