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Matthew Henson Reached the North Pole — History Took Decades to Recognize It
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On April 6, 1909, Matthew Henson became the first African American to reach the North Pole alongside Robert Peary. Despite his critical role in the expedition, Henson’s achievements went largely unrecognized for decades before he received long-overdue honors.
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