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Who was the first person to reach the North Pole?
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An American explorer, Robert Peary, reached the North Pole on April 6, 1909, together with a colleague and four Inuit helpers. He announced his success in a message from his base camp: "Stars and Stripes nailed to the Pole." | | The flag Peary planted at the North Pole was handsewn by his wife. |
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