First landing of Americans in Japan, under Commodore M. C. Pe
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First landing of Americans in Japan, under Commodore M. C. Pe
First landing of Americans in Japan, under Commodore M.C. Perry at Gore-Hama July 14th 1853. Print showing sailors, officers, and members of the Japanese delegation in formations on the beach, also boats with dignitaries setting off from shore, and two American ships in the harbor. Date c1855
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1853 Commodore Landing Perry 14th
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This print commemorates a pivotal moment in the historical relationship between Japan and the United States: the First Landing of Americans in Japan, under Commodore Matthew C. Perry, on July 14, 1853. The image, produced around 1855, showcases the exchange between the two nations as they began to forge diplomatic ties. Commodore Perry, a renowned American naval officer, arrived in Japan with a fleet of four American warships, the USS Susquehanna, USS Saratoga, USS Powhatan, and USS Mississippi, with the mission to open up Japan to international trade. The print vividly depicts the scene at Gore-Hama, where American sailors and officers, dressed in their naval uniforms, are seen forming orderly lines on the beach, while members of the Japanese delegation, dressed in traditional attire, stand respectfully nearby. Two boats filled with dignitaries are shown setting off from the shore, symbolizing the beginning of diplomatic negotiations between the two nations. In the background, two American ships, the USS Susquehanna and USS Saratoga, can be seen anchored in the harbor. This image captures the essence of the historic encounter, as the United States and Japan embarked on a new chapter in their shared history. The First Landing of Americans in Japan marked the beginning of the end of Japan's long period of isolation from the rest of the world. This print serves as a testament to the significant impact of this event on the course of history and the development of international relations between the United States and Japan.
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