Matthew Perry (naval officer)

Matthew Calbraith Perry (April 10, 1794 – March 4, 1858) was the Commodore of the U.S. Navy who forced the opening of Japan to the West with the Convention of Kanagawa in 1854, under the threat of military force.

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April 10 - 1794 - March 4 - 1858 - Commodore - U.S. Navy - Japan - Convention of Kanagawa - 1854

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