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Admiral Byrd led the US Development Program to Antarctica in 1946, named Operation Highjump.
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Name the plane's name which was used by US government on its first Ariel expedition of antarctica?
Fockker trimotor was the first plane used by U.S government to explore antarctica
What continent did the US exploring expedition prove exists?
The US Exploring Expedition, also known as the Wilkes Expedition, did not prove the existence of any new continent. Instead, it focused on exploring the waters and lands of the Pacific region, including Antarctica, and contributing to scientific knowledge about that region.
Why are there rarely any self-supporting expeditions to Antarctica now?
Any self-supporting expedition to Antarctica may cost in the millions of dollars US, and there may not be that many people interested in this kind of adventure.
Why is Antarctica part of the US if it is not connected?
Antarctica is its own continent and is not part of the US.
When did the phone company begin using area codes?
The US and Canada began using area codes in 1947.
What is the name of the law that created the independent US air force?
"The National Security Act of 1947" .
How did Richard Byrd get to Antarctica?
Byrd was a US Naval Officer and got to Antarctica by US Navy vessels.
How much is a one dollar worth in Antarctica?
Umm, probably one dollar since there are no countries in Antarctica.
Are there flights to antarctica from the US?
There are no commercial flights to Antarctica from anywhere in the world.
Is Antarctica in the US?
No. Antarctica is another continent. Seriously
Is antarctica territory of the US?
No.
What did Charles Wilkes accomplish in Antarctica?
The US naval officer Charles Wilkes (1798-1877) led the US exploration of the Pacific Ocean from 1838 to 1842. He was among the first to explore the coast of Antarctica south of Australia, nominally "Wilkes Land", which suggested that a single landmass (Antarctica) covered the entire southern polar region.United States Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes led the United States Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842. This expedition contributed significantly to the growth of science in the United States, particularly in the field of oceanography, which was in its infancy.Wilkes' team sighted Antarctica in December 1839, reporting the discovery of the Antarctic continent. Wilkes was not the first to 'discover' the continent by sighting it; other explorers having seen it in the 1820s.His accomplishments were other than being related to Antarctica.
