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Senator Rob Portman Press Release:
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the Senate formally recognized a crucial American triumph during the War of 1812. A resolution offered by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) that commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie was unanimously approved by the Senate.
“Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie was a turning point in the War of 1812 and one of the great moments in Ohio history,” said Portman. “The patriots who fought the British off of Put-In-Bay helped ensure that the freedom we won in the Revolutionary War would not be lost, and that our fledgling nation remained independent. I am very pleased to see the U.S. Senate vote unanimously to recognize their heroism.”
“I'm pleased that the Senate unanimously approved the bipartisan resolution Sen. Brown, Sen. Portman, and I offered commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie," said Toomey. “This dramatic encounter breathed new life into the American war effort and captured the imagination of our young nation. Contributing in no small way to this victory was the city of Erie, which provided the safe locale, supplies, and muscle necessary to build the victorious fleet in limited time. I look forward to attending the dedication of the Perry 200 Lake Erie Fleet Memorial on September 5th.”
“The patriots who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie helped secure our nation’s freedom. This includes Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry who is memorialized in Ohio,” said Brown. “We should pay tribute to their heroism and the long lasting peace between Britain, Canada, and the United States. That way we can better appreciate living in a country which is free and independent.”
The Battle of Lake Erie took place on September 10, 1813. The U.S. Naval Fleet, stationed at Presque Isle Bay, consisted of nine vessels and was under the command of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. The fleet sustained heavy losses and damages during the first two hours of the battle. During this time, Commodore Perry's flagship, the U.S. Brig Lawrence, was disabled and suffered 80 percent casualties.
Even after the Lawrence was disabled, Commodore Perry refused to surrender. Rather, he courageously boarded a small rowboat, traversed a half-mile through hostile waters, and transferred his command to the U.S. Brig Niagara.
Upon assuming control of the Niagara, Commodore Perry was able to outmaneuver the entire British fleet and forced their subsequent surrender. The victory solidified American control of Lake Erie for the duration of the conflict, enabling U.S. forces to retake Detroit and win further battles in the Old Northwest and the Niagara Valley.
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