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Matthew Calbraith Perry (April 10, 1794 – March 4, 1858) was an American naval officer who commanded ships in several wars, including the War of 1812 and the Mexican–American War. He played a leading role in the Perry Expedition that ended Japan's isolationism and the Convention of Kanagawa between Japan and the United States in 1854.
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Apr 6, 2024 · Matthew C. Perry (born April 10, 1794, South Kingston, R.I., U.S.—died March 4, 1858, New York City) was a U.S. naval officer who headed an expedition that forced Japan in 1853–54 to enter into trade and diplomatic relations with the West after more than two centuries of isolation. Through his efforts, the United States became an equal ...
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Apr 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Commodore Matthew C. Perry, a noted American naval officer who opened Japan to American trade in 1853. Find out his rank, service, conflicts, and naval innovations.
Oct 12, 2022 · Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry's naval career spanned nearly 50 years. A member of one of the most illustrious American naval families, young Matthew went to sea in 1809 at age 15, under the command of his older brother, Oliver Hazard Perry. His first command was the schooner Shark that sailed to Africa as part of the Navy's efforts to stop the transatlantic slave trade. Perry gained a ...
The officer selected to replace Aulick was Commodore Matthew C. Perry. An officer with vast experience in both naval warfare and the art of diplomacy, Perry had negotiated with the Capuda Pasha, the Kingdom of Naples, the President of Liberia, African chiefs, and Yucateco leaders during the Mexican War. 8 Despite his experience, or maybe ...
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