Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra took part in a commemoration ceremony marking the 197th anniversary of Peruvian Navy and the 139th anniversary of Naval Battle of Angamos at Plaza Grau Square in Callao.
The Head of State was joined by Congress Chairman Daniel Salaverry, Judiciary President Victor Prado, State ministers, lawmakers, and military authorities.
Held during the War of the Pacific, the heroic 1879 battle took Peruvian navy officer Miguel Grau to glory.
Precisely this solemn act was intended to commemorate such feat.
A minute of silence in memory of the "Knight of the Seas" was held at 9:50 AM, the exact time when he attained immortality on October 8, 1879.
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Published: 10/8/2018