Oliver Hazard Perry Professions : Military Commander Born : August 23, 1785 Died : August 23, 1819 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Oliver Hazard Perry We have met the enemy and they are ours. Oliver Hazard Perry memorial-day veterans-day military We have met the enemy and have asked them over later for drinks and dancing. Oliver Hazard Perry drink dancing enemy The personal deportment of Captain Perry, throughout the day, was worthy of all praise. He did not quit his own vessel when she became useless, to retire from the battle, but to gain it; an end that was fully obtained, and an effort which resulted in triumph. Oliver Hazard Perry triumph effort battle Those officers and men who were immediately under my observation, evinced the greatest gallantry, and I have no doubt that all others conducted themselves as became American officers and seamen. Oliver Hazard Perry military doubt men Of Captain Elliot, already so well known to the government, it would be almost superfluous to speak; in this action, he evinced his characteristic bravery and judgment; and, since the close of the action, has given me the most able and essential assistance. Oliver Hazard Perry essentials government bravery Similar Authors Arthur Currie military-commander Alexander Vandegrift military-commander Alexander the Great military-commander Albert Kesselring military-commander Iwane Matsui military-commander Ivan Konev military-commander All Authors
