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To Mark Japan's Surrender at the End of World War II, This Navy Officer Raced Halfway Around the World With a Historic Flag in Tow
Commodore Matthew Perry may not have enjoyed the same level of prestige as his older brother Oliver Hazard Perry, who ...
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Plans to demolish Highland Park home with links to Commodore Perry faces backlash from neighbors
The owners of a West Austin property formerly home to the grandson of Edgar Howard “Commodore” Perry may find their plans to make way for new construction prove more challenging than expected. Last ...
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE.; The Statue to Commodore Perry Its Inauguration The Mock Battle Scenes and Incidents.
inviting me to attend the ceremonies which will mark the inauguration of the statue of Commodore PERRY, which the citizens of Cleveland design to erect in honor of his memory. I have delayed an ...
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Perry descendant travels to Tokyo isle with kin’s pocket watch
A descendant of Commodore Matthew C. Perry of “Black Ships” fame visited a distant island south of Tokyo carrying a pocket watch that the U.S. naval officer had with him when he dropped ...
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Perry housing complex to be demolished for new affordable homes
Now that financing is set, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the plans for Commodore Perry Homes in Buffalo are moving forward. Construction crews are rolling out storm water filters ...
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Replica of Perry’s flag connects his descendant with kin of recipient
“As a descendant of Commodore Perry, I have been very interested in the descendants of Nathaniel Savory.” The commodore led his fleet of “Black Ships” to Uraga at the entrance to Tokyo Bay ...
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Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection
Located within walking distance of the University of Texas at Austin, Commodore Perry Estate brings a sophisticated European style to the heart of Austin, Texas. Guests have the option of staying ...