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| Brittney
Jacobs as The Statue of Liberty portrays an important message... liberty
and justice for all... the diversity of many cultures coming together
proudly...Matthew Henson, the Inuits, Robert Peary and others will
travel great distances with each other for a common goal for the United
States of America. |
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| Brittney
Lawrence explains to the audience the location and distance of Matthew
Henson's birthplace in Namjoy, Maryland – Matthew Henson was
a Marylander! He was born and raised in Charles County 45 minutes
from Waldon Woods Elementary school. |
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| Bryan
Jackson as Matthew Henson (Kneeling) and Jerome Barrett as Robert
Peary (Laying down). The moment when Peary realizes he can go no further
due to his badly frostbitten feet and the amputation of nine of his
toes. |
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| Matthew,
the actor, shows audience a makeshift
compass. This scene demonstrates the natural talents Matt had and
used when the crew was in "desperation" on the expedition to the North
Pole.
(right) Waldon Woods' school principal, Mr. Legaunt Jones
and Mrs. Marilynn Bland, school board member. |
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