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What was Perry's famous message to General Harrison?

  • "We have won the war"

  • "We have met the enemy"

  • "Victory is ours"

  • "The battle is over"

Answer

"We have met the enemy" was the famous message sent by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry to General William Henry Harrison during the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. This brief and iconic message conveyed the critical news that Perry's fleet had engaged the British enemy, marking a significant moment in the battle.
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