Admiral Byrd Reveals New Polar Secrets

Issue No.

1693

Date Released

22 May 1947

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

Famous explorer discovers large ice-free lakes in South Polar region. He confirms Captain Scott’s view that Antarctic is rich in mineral wealth.

Keywords

Exploration and explorers

Locations

Antarctica

Footage sources

Paramount [United States]

Library number

16231

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Length of story (in feet)

121

Story extras:

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