What was the significance of the spot designated as 90 degrees North latitude?
Contestants in 1926 race to be the first to fly over the North Pole
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The transcript discusses the intentions of several explorers, including Captain George Wilkins, Richard E. Byrd, Roald Amundsen, and Lincoln Ellsworth, to be the first to reach the North Pole, specifically the spot marked as 90 degrees North latitude. It highlights their roles and contributions to the expedition.
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What was the specific latitude that Captain George Wilkins and his team aimed to reach?
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Who were the key figures mentioned in the text that aimed to reach the North latitude?
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What was the role of Richard E. Byrd in the expedition?
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Can you name the Norwegian explorer mentioned in the text?
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