America - 1853AD

In 1853AD:

• A U.S. naval squadron under Matthew Perry entered Tokyo Bay to negotiate a treaty.
• Franklin Pierce was inaugurated as the 14th U.S. president; King became vice-president.
• The U.S. added land to New Mexico and Arizona with the Gadsden Purchase.

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