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Matthew Alexander Henson
Co-discoverer of the North Pole
with
Admiral Robert Edwin Peary
April 6, 1909
Born: August 8, 1866 -- Died: March 9, 1955
Son of Maryland
Exemplification of courage, fortitude and patriotism, whose valiant deeds of noble devotion under the command of Admiral Robert Edwin Peary, in pioneer Arctic exploration and discovery, established everlasting prestige and glory for his state and country |