1. Matthew Henson.
By Ben Cunningham

2. Early Life Born August 8, 1866 in Charles County, Maryland
Parents died by the time he was 7
Raised by his uncle until he was 13

3. What Was He Famous For
He may have been the first person to step on the North Pole
He was a member of the first expedition to reach the North Pole with Robert Peary

4. Character traits
He was brave because he decided to travel to the North Pole.
was curious because he wanted to explore

5. Major Accomplishments
He may have been the first person to step on the north pole

6. Interesting facts
Died march 9, 1955 in NY, NY Most African American’s were slaves but since his parents were free so he was born free