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Off to Cape Sheridan
The Roosevelt left New York to go to Cape Sheridan. -
A Wish of Luck
At Oyster Bay, New York, President Theodore Roosevelt came on board to wish them luck. -
Arrival at Cape Sheridan
The Roosevelt arrived at Cape Sheridan and Matt and the men began training. -
The Men are Ready
The men were ready to go to the North Pole and everybody each brought a special possesion. -
Pioneer the Trail
Borup and Barlett had left Cape Columbia to pioneer the trail. -
Starting the Expedition
At 6:30 AM Matthew, Peary, and Barlett started their expedition to the North Pole. -
Catching Up at the Big Lead
Peary and Henson caught up with Barlett at the Big Lead. -
The Sun Appears
Matthew, Peary, and Barlett were still waiting by the Big Lead and Matthew saw the sun appear. -
The Big Lead is Frozen Over
It was clear and calm and the Big Lead was frozen over and they crossed it. -
Ross Marvin's Turn
It was Ross Marvin's turn to go back. -
Jumping to Safety
Henson and Peary caught up with Barlett beside a wide lead. Henson and Peary built their igloos. Barlett and the dogs were loose on a floating island. The ice floe drifted into the lead and the dogs and the men jumped to land. -
Barlett's Turn
It was Barlett's turn to go back, and Matthew repaired sledges. -
Midnight Journey
At midnight Matthew, Peary, and the four eskimos stared out on foot, and then rode out on sledges. -
Saving Matthew
Matthew went on thin ice aand broke through the ice and into the water. Then Ootah saved him. -
Matthew's Calculated 100 Miles
Matthew had calculated that him and Peary had marched 100 miles since Barlett turned back. -
Stars and Stripes
Matthew, Peary, and the eskimos had made it to the North Pole and planted the Stars and Stripes. -
Cape Columbia's Coffee Smell
Matthew and Peary went back to Cape Columbia and were happy to smell hot coffee.
