- Peary and Henson went on many expeditions, exploring more than the North Pole but even Greenland and much of the Arctic Circle. - Not of the expeditions were successful. Two trips were actually moribund, one being when their expedition team almost starved. - The trip that almost ended in death by starvation Henson and his team had to eat sled dogs to survive. - Finally in 1909, Henson and his partner finally arrived at the North Pole. - While many people recognize Henson and Peary for their bravery and determination to reach the North Pole, both of them being African-Americans many people ignored their efforts to recognize these men. - When Henson finally reached the age of 70, Henson received award from the United States Navy and a gold medal from the Chicago Geographic Society.