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According to the history books, it was the North Pole in 1909, with the South Pole following 2 years later.

But, seeing the considerable doubt that has been uncovered about Peary's claim to the North Pole, there may have to be a revision.

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Robert Peary discovered the North Pole.

Roald Amundsen discovered the South.

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