**Oliver Hazard Perry's Battle of Lake Erie Crew: During the War of 1812, many African Americans served in the U.S. Navy. In the Battle of Lake Erie, a pivotal naval engagement against the British, roughly one-quarter of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's crew were black sailors. Their efforts contributed to a decisive American victory that secured control of Lake Erie and allowed U.S. forces to retake Detroit.** - Image #3 <@1125226580306837565>
Oliver Hazard Perrys Battle of Lake Erie Crew During the War of 1812, many African Americans served in the U.S. Navy. In the Battle of Lake Erie, a pivotal naval engagement against the British, roughly onequarter of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perrys crew were black sailors. Their efforts contributed to a decisive American victory that secured control of Lake Erie and allowed U.S. forces to retake Detroit.