Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American naval commander and explorer, claimed he had reached North Pole in 1909 at his third attempt. Claim generally accepted. Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940) American explorer and physician claimed he had reached it in 1908. Cook's claim was rejected.Their images were placed in Madame Tussaud's waxworks, London. Cartoon from Punch, London, 29 September 1909, hoping they will not come to blows. Engraving