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Matthew Perry: Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858)
 
 

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Biography

Name: Matthew Calbraith Perry
Birth Date: April 10, 1794
Death Date: March 4, 1858
Place of Birth: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Occupations: naval officer

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Biography of Matthew Calbraith Perry
840 words, approx. 3 pages
The American naval officer Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858) is best known for the treaty he negotiated with Japan, which first opened that country to the Western world. Matthew C. Perry was born on April 10, 1794, in Newport, R.I. After being...
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Biography of Matthew Perry
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American naval officer Matthew Calbraith Perry was the commander of the expedition of "black ships" that opened Japan to the West in 1854 after more than two hundred years of isolation. Often confused with his eldest brother, Oliver Hazard Perry, the...


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We checked in today with celebrity life coach Patrick Wanis, Ph.D., in order to hear his expert opinions on what Hollywood people should be doing with themselves right now. Again this week in the romance department, rumors and announcements surrounding novel couplings have proven...
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After nearly a month of seclusion in a luxurious rehabilitation center, Britney Spears has moved on. The pop star checked out of Promises Malibu Alcohol and Drug Rehab Treatment Facility "after successfully completing their program," Spears' manager, Larry Rudolph, said in a statement released by...
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Gourmet meals, masseuses, 500-thread-count sheets and private rooms with a fireplace and a view of one of the city's most exclusive beaches. It sounds like a high-end resort and it is _ for the rich and famous looking to kick an addiction.Called Promises Residential Treatment...
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Today in history - July 8
7/8/2007: 596 words, approx. 2 pages
Today is Sunday, July 8, the 189th day of 2007. There are 176 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 8, 1776, Col. John Nixon gave the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, in Philadelphia.On this date:In 1663, King Charles II...
 


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Opening of Japanese Trade
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Essay describes the event of Commodore Matthew Perry opening trade between Japan and America.


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