Oriskany (CVA 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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Commodore Perry studied the previous failures of the other delegations. He came to the conclusion that the other foreigners did not appreciate the Japanese sense of protocol and personal dignity. He also determined to arrive with enough armed strength to inspire awe. In 1853, the Commodore arrived at Uraga, near Yokosuka, with four warships, two of them new-fangled steamships. They were painted black, to further their awesome appearance. By rejecting all the Japanese efforts to persuade him to leave, and by insisting upon speaking only with a very high oflicial of the Imperial Government tit being beneath his dignity to speak with anyone lowerj, Perry impressed the Japanese, and ultimately a treaty was arranged between the United States and Japan. This was the first truly international agreement for Japan, and included trading agreements. It also turned Japanese eyes and thoughts toward America. The opening of Japan is one of the greatest events in the international history of Americag it illustrates the maritime interests and native shrewdness that have made it a great power. T: 1, - V W ill. .-l-.T..... -iil. 11.1.... lt-1.

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fig? , if vary' A, ., Q intl Americans are great seamen. Our country was itself liegun with the marincr spirit. with sailing ships that brought over Puritans, Dutch, convicts lor Georgia, refugees from thc- wlioli- nl Europe, and slaves. Americans hecame Whalers anrl trailers. They sailecl ships In in-i.-Q.. In thi- Mediterranean, to Hawaii, to the Arctic waters, antl to Antarctic waters, in ull thc Ut-mins. American ships antl sailors now, more than ever, penetrate to all corners ol' the- worlil. tmtliiig in the growing community of nations. This trading anfl the Naval strength that must at-voinpaiiy it differ from the seafaring in the tlays of Commodore Perry only on the surfat-e thi- spirit is the same. This year, 1960, is the one-hunalreclth anniversary of the JZIIHIIIPSP-,Atl11PI'lt'Llll tri-aty which was brought about by Perry's enterprise. It is a centennial remintler ol' the iinpmtanvti- ul. tht' Navy to our national heritage. i, if 1 it 3534. .ATM ,N