Commodore Perry Flag | 3' x 5' Nylon

Commodore Perry Flag | Nylon | American Made Commodore Perry Flag  This historical Commodore Perry flag is made of highly durable 200-Denier Nylon material. This is the most popular quality choice in flags today, as it provides extra durability and flies in a slight breeze. The flag of Commodore Matthew Perry, who led a U.S. naval expedition to Japan in 1853-1854, is a blue ensign with a white canton, and features a red star in the center of the canton. The red star is surrounded by a ring of white stars, with the number of stars varying depending on the source. The flag was used to represent Perry's expedition and the United States during negotiations with Japan. Specifications Sewn Stripes, Embroidered Stars Brass Grommets Fast Drying 200-denier nylon Treated to resist fading Finished with a white poly-cotton header Made in the USA  American Flag Size to Pole Length: Flagpole Length Maximum Flag Size 20'  3' x 5' 25' 4' x 6' 30' 5' x 8' 35' 6' x 10' 40' 8' x 12' 50' 10' x 15' 60' 12' x 18' 70' 15' x 25' 80' 20' x 30'   The “Flag Code” includes instruction and rules on such topics as the display and use of the flag by civilians, time and occasions for display, position and manner of display, and how to show respect for the American flag. Notes for flag care: Exposing your flag to rain, wind, snow or high winds will shorten the life of your flag considerably. If you leave your flag exposed to the elements, it will greatly reduce the life of your flag. We recommend that you hand-wash your flag with mild soap, rinse thoroughly and air dry. You can also use a dry cleaning service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flag History: Commodore Matthew Perry was an American naval officer and explorer who is best known for leading a U.S. naval expedition to Japan in 1853-1854. The expedition was tasked with forcing Japan to open its ports to trade with the United States. At the time, Japan had been closed to foreigners for over 200 years, and Perry's expedition represented the first significant contact between Japan and the Western world in that period. Perry arrived in Japan with four ships, including the USS Mississippi and the USS Susquehanna. The Japanese government initially refused to meet with Perry, but after he threatened to use force, they agreed to negotiate. A treaty was signed on March 31, 1854, that opened the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American ships, and established a U.S. consulate in Shimoda. Perry's expedition was significant because it marked the end of Japan's isolation and the beginning of its modernization and westernization. It also had a major impact on U.S.-Japan relations, and set the stage for the eventual opening of Japan to the rest of the world. Perry died on March 4, 1858 in New York City.