Inside the MacMillan Arctic Expedition of 1925It was only peripherally an attempt to reach the pole, and yet, even with its modest goals, the expedition was no more than a nominal success.5 years ago
First to fly over the North PoleOn May 9, 1926, Lt. Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd and Chief Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett won the race to fly over the North Pole, a daring expedition that earned them rare peacetime Medals of Honor.5 years ago