1909 expedition to the North Pole

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:expedition
gptkbp:aftermath increased interest in Arctic exploration
gptkbp:climate_impact contributed to climate research
gptkbp:contribution geographical mapping
gptkbp:controversy disputed claims of reaching the pole
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and media
interactions with Inuit communities
gptkbp:cultural_representation films and documentaries
gptkbp:date 1909
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:equipment navigational tools
sledges
dog teams
gptkbp:goal reach the North Pole
gptkbp:has_airport gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:has_companion gptkb:Matthew_Henson
gptkbp:has_documentation photographs taken during the expedition
Peary's journals
gptkbp:historical_debate validity of Peary's claim
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future Arctic expeditions
gptkbp:historical_records gptkb:Archives
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1909 expedition to the North Pole
gptkbp:impact advancements in polar science
gptkbp:impact_on_exploration set the stage for future polar exploration.
gptkbp:impact_on_geography better understanding of Arctic geography
gptkbp:influence inspired future explorers
gptkbp:international_relations increased interest in Arctic sovereignty
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Robert_Peary
gptkbp:legacy Peary's reputation as an explorer
controversy over the authenticity of the claim
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Pole
gptkbp:navigation_system improved Arctic navigation techniques
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Josephine_Peary
gptkbp:public_reaction mixed responses
gptkbp:related_event subsequent expeditions
gptkbp:related_figures gptkb:Frederick_Cook
gptkbp:route via the Arctic Ocean
gptkbp:significance first claimed successful expedition to the North Pole
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Peary_Arctic_Club
gptkbp:transportation sledding
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme cold
ice coverage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1908_expedition_to_the_North_Pole
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6