We have met the enemy and they are ours.

- Oliver Hazard Perry

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 re…

- Oliver Hazard Perry

Of Captain Elliot, already so well known to the government, it would be almost superfluous to speak; in this action, he evinced his characteristic br…

- Oliver Hazard Perry

We have met the enemy and have asked them over later for drinks and dancing.

- Oliver Hazard Perry

Those officers and men who were immediately under my observation, evinced the greatest gallantry, and I have no doubt that all others conducted thems…

- Oliver Hazard Perry