In February 1957, Adm. Arleigh Burke flew to Boston to present Richard E. Byrd, the Antarctic explorer, with the Medal of Freedom. Byrd was only 68, but in failing health with a heart ailment and ...

Alone in the long Antarctic night, Adm. Richard E. Byrd endured the ultimate in social distancing. Credit...Makoto Funatsu Supported by By Dennis Overbye To hear more audio stories from publishers ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 1929 (UP) -- Commander Richard E. Byrd has started upon his flight for the South Pole, which, if it succeeds, will make every other flying achievement seem simple. The ...

Bullish (Video) Richard E. Byrd: US Navy Explorer - North Pole Expedition 1925-1926 Posted: February 21, 2025 | Last updated: March 8, 2025 The film recounts the remarkable life of Admiral Richard ...

Adm. Richard E. Byrd was once known around the world for his expeditions to Antarctica. His son was determined to preserve his legacy. At the peak of his fame in the 1930s, Adm. Richard E.

Follow Admiral Richard E. Byrd from his childhood in Virginia to extreme environments. Admiral Byrd: Forged on Ice is a one-hour documentary that follows Admiral Richard E. Byrd from his childhood ...

When Commander Richard E. Byrd — an aviator, polar explorer and American hero who’d been feted with a ticker tape parade in New York City — was looking for the country’s best airplane ...