in the interest of self-defense, Japan looked to those nations as great mentors and learned the art of predatory aggression—effectively becoming their pupil. Perhaps we should summon Commodore Perry back from the grave and put him on trial as a war criminal?
The prosecutor, treated like a mere child, was reportedly left dumbfounded.
The "Perry" referred to here is, of course, Matthew Perry, who arrived on the "Black Ships" in 1853 to compel Japan to open its borders. While he is a widely known historical figure in Japan, he is not necessarily a household name in the US.
The prosecutor, treated like a mere child, was reportedly left dumbfounded.
The "Perry" referred to here is, of course, Matthew Perry, who arrived on the "Black Ships" in 1853 to compel Japan to open its borders. While he is a widely known historical figure in Japan, he is not necessarily a household name in the US.