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September 29, 1926
Ellsworth American
Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine
What is this article about?
The US holds a potential claim to Wilkes Land in Antarctica, discovered by Commander Charles Wilkes in 1840, spanning nearly half the size of continental America, yet no formal possession or further exploration has occurred despite congressional recognition.
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Antarctic Land Part of America's Domain
The United States has an Antarctic domain as great as the holdings in the Arctic region of Alaska. Indeed, if we were to deem it advisable, we could register a sound title to a vast area near the South pole discovered by Commander Charles Wilkes, of the United States navy, in 1840. This region, known as Wilkes Land, has an area equal to almost half that of continental United States.
The national congress was so impressed and elated by reason of this discovery that it authorized the publication, in 22 volumes, of the expedition's complete report, with all charts and surveys. But although so many years have intervened since Wilkes discovered the territory which now bears his name on all the standard charts, no effort has been made firmly to nail down the heritage. So far, as we have been able to learn, no American flag has ever been hoisted there. Certainly we know that no colony ever has been established in that dreary domain, nor has any hardy exploring party followed in Wilkes' footsteps to make a detailed examination of this snowy region and its possible opportunities. - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
The United States has an Antarctic domain as great as the holdings in the Arctic region of Alaska. Indeed, if we were to deem it advisable, we could register a sound title to a vast area near the South pole discovered by Commander Charles Wilkes, of the United States navy, in 1840. This region, known as Wilkes Land, has an area equal to almost half that of continental United States.
The national congress was so impressed and elated by reason of this discovery that it authorized the publication, in 22 volumes, of the expedition's complete report, with all charts and surveys. But although so many years have intervened since Wilkes discovered the territory which now bears his name on all the standard charts, no effort has been made firmly to nail down the heritage. So far, as we have been able to learn, no American flag has ever been hoisted there. Certainly we know that no colony ever has been established in that dreary domain, nor has any hardy exploring party followed in Wilkes' footsteps to make a detailed examination of this snowy region and its possible opportunities. - Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Wilkes Land
Antarctica Discovery
Us Claim
Charles Wilkes
1840 Expedition
What entities or persons were involved?
Commander Charles Wilkes
Where did it happen?
Wilkes Land, Near The South Pole, Antarctica
Story Details
Key Persons
Commander Charles Wilkes
Location
Wilkes Land, Near The South Pole, Antarctica
Event Date
1840
Story Details
Commander Charles Wilkes discovered a vast Antarctic region in 1840, known as Wilkes Land, equal to almost half of continental United States; Congress authorized a 22-volume report, but no flag has been hoisted, no colony established, and no further exploration conducted.