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Robert DeLaurentis is a man on a mission. About three years after his first solo circumnavigation, he was ready for a new adventure. This time he would fly to the North to the South poles—the two places that have never known war—to deliver the message “One planet. One people. One plane” and demonstrate that we must all work together to save the planet.

Alaska, is an American frontier that makes the United States an Arctic nation. No other state makes the United States a nation of Inuit peoples. No other state places American citizens in the backyard of its historic rival Russia. It could even be argued no other state has contributed more raw materials, from timber and furs to black gold. Because of how special this state is, the rhetoric employed by U.S. Presidents as Commanders in Chief is consequential and insightful. This publication is a compilation of their speeches while visiting Alaska throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

The Arctic Odyssey: A Quest for the North Pole is a mesmerizing and inspiring journey through the breathtaking beauty, rich history, and complex challenges of the Arctic region. From the frozen landscapes of the North Pole to the rich cultural traditions of the Inuit and other indigenous peoples of the Arctic, this book offers a unique and powerful perspective on one of the world's most captivating and mysterious places.