World History Minute: Admiral Peary Claims Reaching The North Pole

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Admiral Robert Peary is shown in this undated photo with his huskies. Ap file
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Admiral Robert Peary is shown in this undated photo with his huskies. Ap file

World History Minute: Admiral Peary Claims Reaching The North Pole

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On April 6th, 1909, Admiral Robert Peary planted the American flag and claimed to be the first human to reach the North Pole. But for our World History Minute, historian John Schmidt tells us why that version of history may not be so clear cut.