Robert E. Peary, Matthew Henson

Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson were American explorers who are best known for their expeditions to the Arctic regions. Peary was born in Pennsylvania in 1856, while Henson was born in Maryland in 1866.

Peary and Henson first met in 1891 when Peary was leading an expedition to Greenland. Henson was a skilled navigator and became an essential member of Peary’s team. Together, they made several expeditions to the Arctic, with the goal of reaching the North Pole.

In 1909, Peary and Henson made history when they reached the North Pole, becoming the first people to do so. However, their achievement was not without controversy, as some have questioned whether they actually made it all the way to the pole. Nevertheless, Peary and Henson’s expeditions to the Arctic were pioneering and helped to advance our understanding of this challenging and unforgiving region.