JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Arctic Feud That Divided America.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 2 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hartman, Darrell 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the contentious rivalry between Arctic explorers Frederick Cook and Robert Peary, both of whom claimed to have reached the North Pole in 1909. Their feud escalated into a public scandal, with Peary accusing Cook of lying, leading to widespread media coverage and public division along ideological lines. The article highlights how the controversy reflects broader themes of credibility, media influence, and political partisanship, as Peary was supported by elite institutions while Cook resonated with the average citizen. Ultimately, both explorers' claims were later found to be flawed, with the true discovery of the North Pole credited to Roald Amundsen in 1926. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/07, p2
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:164957249
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