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I'm very proud of 'Platoon,' but at the end of it I was done. I was done.

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Oliver Hazard Perry

The personal deportment of Captain Perry, throughout the day, was worthy of all praise. He did not quit his own vessel when she became useless, to retire from the battle, but to gain it; an end that was fully obtained, and an effort which resulted in triumph.

Battle, Effort, Praise, Triumph
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We have met the enemy and they are ours.

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We have met the enemy and have asked them over later for drinks and dancing.

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Of Captain Elliot, already so well known to the government, it would be almost superfluous to speak; in this action, he evinced his characteristic bravery and judgment; and, since the close of the action, has given me the most able and essential assistance.

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Those officers and men who were immediately under my observation, evinced the greatest gallantry, and I have no doubt that all others conducted themselves as became American officers and seamen.

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