[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1464]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 199TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 199th 
anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie.
  Fought on September 10, 1813 during the War of 1812, the Battle of 
Lake Erie was a naval victory for the Americans led by Master 
Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry. The American fleet consisted of nine 
vessels: Brig Lawrence, Brig Niagara, Brig Caledonia, Schooner Ariel, 
Schooner Scorpion, Schooner Somers, Sloop Trippe, Schooner Porcupine, 
Schooner Tigress and Schooner Ohio carrying 557 crewmen. Commander 
Robert Heriot Barclay led the British forces and their six vessels: the 
Detroit, Queen Charlotte, Lady Prevost, Brig Hunter, Little Belt and 
Chippeway.
  The Battle of Lake Erie, waged over control of Fort Malden, started 
early in the morning. Following hours of fierce gunfight, the American 
flagship, the Lawrence had been disabled. However, the Niagara had been 
spared and within another half hour, Perry and his crew from the 
Lawrence had moved over to the Niagara from which they led the 
Americans to victory. They had captured all of the British vessels.
  This year's celebration will span from August 30 to September 8. It 
will feature performances by the U.S. Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band 
at the Port of Cleveland Harbor and the Navy Band Concert at Catawba 
Island Club. This year's events have been selected to be a lead up to 
next year's bicentennial celebration.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of the 
199th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie.

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