September 10th, 1813
Today is the offical bicentennial of the Battle of Lake Erie.
Link to a summary of the battle by the History Channel - The Battle of Lake Erie, 200 Years Ago.
Here is a quote from Ohio Governor, John Kasich as part of a Executive Resolution to recognize the Battle of Lake Erie...
"...our freedom, independence, and even our very way of life can be directly tied to the Battle of Lake Erie. Had the outcome of the Battle been different, our country's westward expansion may have been halted and control of the Great Lakes lost, changing America forever."
Think about this and take some time to honor Oliver Hazard Perry and his crewmen today and always.
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