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NH 2157 M.C. Perry's Expedition to Japan, July 14, 1853. First Americans to land in Japan.

M.C. Perry's Expedition to Japan, July 14, 1853. First Americans to land in Japan.
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Title: M.C. Perry's Expedition to Japan, July 14, 1853. First Americans to land in Japan.
Caption: On July 14, 1853, Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN, landed to open negotiations with the Japanese Kingdom. With him were 300 odd officers and men, the party being the First Americans to land in Japan. Artist: W. Heine. Engraver: J. Queen. Lithographer: P.S. Duval & Co.
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Catalog #: NH 2157
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Artist: W. Heine. Engraver: J. Queen. Lithographer: P.S. Duval & Co.
Original Date: Thu, Jul 14, 1853
After this Year: 1850
Before this Year: 1859
Original Medium: BW Photo, Drawing, Lithograph
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