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
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from Smithsonian Magazine6 months ago
Perry's fleet delivered a personal letter from President Millard Fillmore to Emperor Tokugawa Ieyoshi, coercing Japan into opening its ports to foreign trade.
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The U.S. Navy's firepower played a crucial role in persuading Japanese leaders to consent to a treaty, thus initiating their transition from isolation.
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The arrival of Perry's steam-powered ships symbolized a shift in Japanese policy, leading to their imperialistic aspirations that would culminate in World War II.
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