Battle Of Lake Erie, Dont Give
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Battle Of Lake Erie, Dont Give
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Raising the flag inscribed with the immortal words of James Lawrence, "don't give up the ship", during the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813. Perry defeated the British squadron in a three hour action, September 10, 1813, during the War of 1812. Oliver Hazard Perry (August 23, 1785 - August 23, 1819) was an American naval commander. He earned the title "Hero of Lake Erie" for leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie, receiving a Congressional Gold Medal and the Thanks of Congress. Sketch by M.C. Jackson (cropped and cleaned).
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September 7th, 2020
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