Title: ADMIRAL BYRD, THE HERO #1
2001 23X31 inches

RICHARD E. BYRD
1888-1957, American explorer, aviator

He was one of the most dynamic of explorers to Antarctica. Admiral Byrd was
a man of "firsts". First to fly over the North Pole. First to fly over the
South Pole. He lead more expeditions, (five), to the Antarctic than any other
explorer. In his time, he gazed on more unknown area than any human in
history. Byrd's daring feats and use of new technologies such as radio transmission
for public consumption, an emphasis on flight, and a full length, Academy
Award winning, feature film brought exploration into a new area. He knew how to
make himself into an American hero.