He wanted to establish trading relations with Japan. He also wanted to make sure that ship-wrecked sailors who washed ashore on Japanese beaches would be better treated than they had been in the past.
President Millard Fillmore gave a letter to Commodore Matthew C. Perry, for presenting it to Japanese delegates, in 1853. When Perry returned to Japan in 1854, he signed an agreement with the Japanese Shogun.
President Millard Fillmore sent a naval expedition to Japan to attempt to have diplomatic and commercial treaties signed. The treaties purpose were to open Japan up to the Western world. There was also an intent to make sure that ship-wrecked sailors who washed ashore in Japanese territory would be treated humanely.
admiral Perrry visited Japan
President millard fillmore sent a letter with the captain of the ship demanding that japan open its ports to diplomatic and commercial exchange.
Yes- a expedition by Commodore Matthew Perry opened trade with Japan while Pierce was President. The expedition departed under Fillmore.
Millard Fillmore authorized.
Admiral Matthew C. Perry is known for opening Japan to trade with the United States. This opening took at least two trips to Japan. In addition, credit must be given to US President Millard Fillmore who authorized Perry's expedition.
That would be Commodore Perry.
The 19th century US President in power was Millard Fillmore.
Commodore Matthew Perry was sent to Japan in 1852 with four warships to open up communications with the Japanese.
Millard Fillmore is known for getting California into the union as a free state. He is also known for the Fugitive Slave Act and his efforts to open Japan up to western trade. He is also credited for the Compromise of 1850.
In 1852, US President Millard Fillmore authorized the mission to Japan by Commodore Matthew C. Perry. He arrived there in 1853 and is credited with opening up trade with Japan. He would make another voyage there in 1857.