Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry's Japan Expedition (1853-1854) not only began a tradition of “gunboat diplomacy” so often associated with mid-nineteenth century American expansionism, it also ...
When Commodore Matthew Perry led the U.S. Navy into Japan in 1854, forcing the island nation to open its ports to the outside world, little did he realize his actions would lead to the swift rise of a ...
Shizuoka Prefecture, best known for its breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and its scenic coastline, holds a unique chapter of American history. This is where Commodore Matthew Perry and his Black Ships ...
1813 - During the War of 1812, Lt. John M. Gamble becomes the first Marine to command a ship in battle, USS Greenwich, when she captures British whaling ship Seringapatam. 1853 - Commodore Matthew C.
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The author is an Asian ethnology specialist in the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History.
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