Perry's Victory, painted by William Henry Powell of Cincinnati in 1865, illustrates Oliver Hazard Perry's decisive victory over the British fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie (September 10, 1813). This victory ensured American control of the Great Lakes. The painting is currently hanging in the rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse.
Who said “Don’t give up the ship”? What happened afer he said it?
Dunno why, but there something remotely funny about a scuba diver who doubles as a C02 salesman.
Pretty neat story, though. American history is still being revealed.
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