USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Oliver Hazard Perry, (born August 23, 1785, South Kingston, Rhode Island, U.S.-died August 23, 1819, at sea), U.S. naval officer who became a national hero when he defeated a British squadron in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-2: -Perry helped the US end the War of 1812 by beating the Royal Navy in the Battle of Lake Erie. During this battle, Perry’s quick-thinking helped him to lead the United States to one of its first and greatest naval victories. This park memorializes his leadership and bravery under pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -On September 10, 1813, American Naval forces under the command of Oliver H. Perry attacked Robert H. Barclay’s British fleet in Lake Erie. In the resulting action, Perry’s forces gained a victory and claimed supremacy over the lake, causing the British to evacuate Fort Detroit.

Detailed explanation-4: -The American victory at the Battle of Lake Erie cut off the British supply lines and forced them to abandon Detroit. It also paved the way for General Harrison’s attack on the British and Native American forces at the Battle of the Thames.

Detailed explanation-5: -Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry was a native son of Rhode Island, American naval officer, and hero of the War of 1812, most well known for his victory over the British Royal Navy in the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813.