April in African American History ~ MATTHEW HENSON

April 6, 1909 -Matthew Henson became the first man to reach the North Pole. Adm. Robert E. Peary, the expedition’s commander, arrived about 45 minutes after Henson. The temperature was -29 degrees when Henson planted the American flag at 90 degrees north-the only place on the planet where the only way you go is south!

Absolutely Amazing!!

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