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Jackie Ronne reclaims her rightful place in polar history as the first American woman in Antarctica
Jackie was an ordinary American woman whose life changed after a blind date with rugged Antarctic explorer Finn Ronne After marrying they began planning the 19461948 Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition Her participation was not welcomed by the expedition team of redblooded males eager to prove themselves in the frozen hostile environment of Antarctica
On March 12 1947 Jackie Ronne became the first American woman in Antarctica and months later one of the first women to overwinter there
The Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition secured its place in Antarctic history but its scientific contributions have been overshadowed by conflicts and the dangerous accidents that occurred Jackie dedicated her life to Antarctica she promoted the achievements of the expedition and was a pioneer in polar tourism and an early supporter of the Antarctic Treaty In doing so she helped shape the narrative of twentiethcentury Antarctic exploration
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