President Calvin Coolidge Presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett, February 1927
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On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in the Fokker Tri-Motor Josephine Ford. Following their flight, Byrd and Bennett -- both members of the U.S. Navy -- were awarded the Medal of Honor. Though they are generally credited with success, controversy remains over whether Byrd and Bennett reached the actual pole.
On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in the Fokker Tri-Motor Josephine Ford. Following their flight, Byrd and Bennett -- both members of the U.S. Navy -- were awarded the Medal of Honor. Though they are generally credited with success, controversy remains over whether Byrd and Bennett reached the actual pole.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
February 1927
Subject Date
25 February 1927
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.1.1629.267
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.375 in
Width: 8.375 in
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