A Moment in History describes the origin of the phrase, "Don't Give Up the Ship." An overview of Captain James Lawrence and the subsequent naming of a ship and a county. Highlights the role of Commander Oliver Perry.

Narration by Ed Petrus, President of the Board of Directors of the Historical Society. Filmed on May 19, 2020 at the Lawrence County Historical Society, Western Pennsylvania (New Castle).

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Portrait of James Lawrence by artist Jennifer King (2012).

Music: Chesapeake and Shannon / Lesley Nelson-Burns
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