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Robert E. Peary was born on May 6, 1856 to Charles N. and Mary P. Peary.
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Robert E. Peary joined the United States Navy on October 26, 1881. He was commissioned as a civil engineer with the rank of a lieutenant.
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Robert E. Peary began his first arctic expedition in 1886.
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After sailing on a Whaler, Robert E. Peary arrived in Godhaven where he would begin his first expedition.
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After arriving back in Washington D.C., Peary was ordered to survey likely routes for a proposed Nicaragua Canal.
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On August 11, 1888, Robert E. Peary married Josephine Diebitsch.
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On this expedition, Robert E. Peary returned to Greenland for a second time. He traveled farther north this time, rather that traveling east to west. Also on this trip were: Matthew Henson, Dr. Frederick A. Cook, Eivind Astrup, Langdon Gibson, and John M. Verhoeff.
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On June 6, 1891, Robert E. Peary and his party set sail on the seal hunting ship, SS Kite.
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On the same day, Robert E. Peary's leg was broken by an iron tiller onboard the ship.
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Robert E. Peary's leg healed.
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Robert E. Peary finally set out again on the intended trip after his leg healed.
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Robert E. Peary explored the Axel Heiberg Land.
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Robert E. Peary was promoted to Lieutenant Commander on January 5, 1901
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Robert E. Peary was promoted to Commander on April 6, 1902.
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On April 20, Robert E. Peary traveled to 86°30' latitude. The next day he traveled to 87°06', achieving the "Farthest North" World Record.
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On April 20, Robert E. Peary traveled to 86°30' latitude. The next day he traveled to 87°06', achieving the "Farthest North" World Record.
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On July 6, 1908-1909, Robert E. Peary and 23 men, including Ross Gilmore Marvin, set out aboard the SS Roosevelt to find the North Pole.
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1909-1911 Robert E. Peary served as president in The Explorers Club.
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On July 6, 1908-1909, Robert E. Peary and 23 men, including Ross Gilmore Marvin, set out aboard the SS Roosevelt to find the North Pole.
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On October 20, 1910, Robert E. Peary was promoted to the rank of Captain in the US Navy.
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Robert E. Peary was finally recognized for having successfully reached the North Pole first before anybody else.
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Because of the Thanks of Congress, Robert E. Peary was promoted to Rear Admiral in the US Navy. He retired the same day that he was promoted.
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1913-1916 Robert E. Peary served as president in The Explorers Club.
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In early 1916, Robert E. Peary became chairman of the National Aerial Coast Patrol Commission. The NACPC advocated the use of aircraft in detecting warships and submarines off the U.S. coast.
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On February 20, 1920, Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary died in Washington D.C.. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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More than 60 years later, Robert E. Peary's companion, Mattew Henson, was honored by being re-interred nearby in Arlington National Cemetery on April 6, 1988.