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Domestic News
December 15, 1923
The Kusko Times
Takotna, Tokotna, Mcgrath, Alaska
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U.S. Navy announces polar air expedition to North Pole for next summer, approved by President Coolidge; board led by Rear Adm. Moffett to plan; explorer Robert A. Bartlett likely to join.
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Will Be Launched by U. S. Navy Next Summer.
Washington, Dec. 11 "By air for the North Pole" will be launched by the navy during the coming summer, Secretary of the Navy Denby announced today.
President Coolidge has given his special approval to the project as of great practical value.
The route is still to be decided, a special board of naval officers headed by Rear Admiral Moffett, having been appointed by Denby to prepare detailed plans of the project. Robert A. Bartlett, noted explorer, who with Peary saw the Stars and Stripes raised over the Pole, has expressed a strong desire to be a member of the polar party, and will in all probability be one of those who will make the journey.
Washington, Dec. 11 "By air for the North Pole" will be launched by the navy during the coming summer, Secretary of the Navy Denby announced today.
President Coolidge has given his special approval to the project as of great practical value.
The route is still to be decided, a special board of naval officers headed by Rear Admiral Moffett, having been appointed by Denby to prepare detailed plans of the project. Robert A. Bartlett, noted explorer, who with Peary saw the Stars and Stripes raised over the Pole, has expressed a strong desire to be a member of the polar party, and will in all probability be one of those who will make the journey.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Navy Polar Expedition
North Pole Flight
Rear Admiral Moffett
Robert A Bartlett
Secretary Denby
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Of The Navy Denby
President Coolidge
Rear Admiral Moffett
Robert A. Bartlett
Peary
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Dec. 11
Key Persons
Secretary Of The Navy Denby
President Coolidge
Rear Admiral Moffett
Robert A. Bartlett
Peary
Event Details
Secretary of the Navy Denby announced that the U.S. Navy will launch 'By air for the North Pole' during the coming summer. President Coolidge has given special approval to the project. A special board of naval officers headed by Rear Admiral Moffett has been appointed to prepare detailed plans. Robert A. Bartlett has expressed a strong desire to be a member of the polar party and will likely join.