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Navy Recovers Cannon from Ship Once Commanded By War of 1812 Hero

Matthew McDonald

The ship sank off the coast of Watch Hill, Rhode Island in 1811. It was commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry, who went on to fame during the War of 1812 when he won a naval battle against the British and reported, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."

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What State Is Rhode Island In?

Matthew McDonald

Rhode Island natives get lots of funny questions when people not from Rhode Island find out they come from there. A lot of people, apparently, think Rhode Island is part of New York.

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