Richard Evelyn Byrd, Rear Admiral, United States Navy He earned the Medal of Honor for his exploits in polar exploration. See the medals he received and his grave at Arlington National Cemetery. http: //arlingtoncemetery.com/rebyrd.htm
The American Experience: Alone on the Ice In 1934, Richard Byrd became the first person to experience winter in the interior of the Antarctic. Features extended interviews, profiles of notable explorers, and an exploration timeline. http: //pbs.org/amex/ice/
