Commodore Matthew Perry entered Tokyo Harbor in 1853 to establish diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan, which had been largely isolated from foreign influence. His arrival was part of a broader strategy to open Japan to American trade and to secure coaling stations for U.S. ships in the Pacific. Perry's use of military presence was intended to convey the seriousness of his mission and to pressure the Japanese government into negotiations. This ultimately led to the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854, marking the end of Japan's isolationist policy.
Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy
July 8, 1853 was the date that Commodore Matthew Perry ported the USS Mississippi, Plymouth, Saratoga, and Susquehanna at Uraga Harbor near Edo (modern Tokyo) .
Perry negotiated a treaty that opened trade to the U.S
Japan's isolation came to an end in 1853 when Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy, commanding a squadron of two steam ships and two sailing vessels, sailed into Tokyo harbor.
On July 8, 1853, American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in over 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western world.
Perry negotiated a treaty that opened trade to the U.S
The United States. Commodore Matthew Perry arrived in Edo Bay ( Known as Tokyo Bay Today).
Perry negotiated a treaty that opened trade to the U.S
Commodore Matthew Perry's first visited Japan on July 8th, 1853. He went to the Japanese capital, Edo (now Tokyo), and made demands. He demanded that ports be opened to Americans, that prisoners be treated well and given back, etc. The Japanese rejected his demands and Perry withdrew from Japan knowing he would return.
Perry negotiated a treay that opened trade to the US.
Commodore Perry arrived at Tokoyo Bay with a strong fleet of ships
Tony Curtis joined the Navy right after Pearl Harbor, volunteered for the submarine service, and was in Tokyo Harbor when the final Japanese surrender was signed.