Franklin Mint – History of the US – Race to the North Pole – 1909 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – May 31 – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People organized – Aug 5 – Payne-Aldrich Tariff Bill becomes law – Sept – Robert E. Peary and Dr. Frederick A. Cook make separate announcements claiming that each was the first man to reach the North Pole.