Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British in a key naval battle in the War of 1812, during which he flew a flag with the words "Don't give up the ship!" emblazoned on it to honor the last words of his friend and fellow naval officer James Lawrence. What is the name of this battle, which earned Perry a Congressional Gold Medal?
Answer Battle of Lake Erie
Perry's bold attack and defeat of the British Royal Navy at the Battle of Lake Erie secured American control over the lake and earned him instant fame and acclaim. The flag he flew can be found at the US Naval Academy Museum. Perry also dropped his own legendary line after the battle: "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
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