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Commodore Perry, War of 1812 |
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| Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, an officer in the U.S. Navy, was dispatched with a naval force to challenge British supremacy on the Great Lakes. The Battle of Lake Erie occurred on September 10, 1813, with Perry leading the capture of the British fleet and sending his famous message: “We have met the enemy and they are ours.” This painting depicts Perry leaving his damaged flagship, the Lawrence, during the battle. | ||||||
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| United States Navy; United States (History); War of 1812; Perry, Oliver Hazard; Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial | ||||||
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