| Conference Between U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry and the Japanese Shogun Tokugawa Iesada |
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| Conference between Commodore Matthew C. Perry (1794-1858) and the Japanese shogun, Tokugawa Iesada (1824-1858), in 1853. From a drawing made by the official artist of the expedition. The negotiations brought about the opening of Japan to western civilization, part of the U.S.'s movement for an Open Door Policy in Asia. The shogun was the military commander of Japan and represented the emperor. Click here to enlarge. |
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