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Although Commodore John Barry died over two centuries ago his memory continues to be with us. Over the past 11 years the United States Congress has passed two resolutions to Commodore John Barry, the first in 1991 dedicated a day to his memory, the more recent one has proclaimed Commodore John Barry as the First Flag Officer of the United States Navy. To read either of these congressional documents click on the links below. Presidential Proclomation for Commodore John Barry Day: August 20, 1981 House Resolution for Commodore John Barry Day: August 14, 1991 Presidential Proclomation for Commodore John Barry Day: August 26, 1991 Commodore John Barry Official Recognition: October 7, 2002 John Barry Days across America: - As of 1992, congress has designated every September 13th as Commodore John Barry Day - Pennsylvania - September 13 (Legal Holiday) - Massachusetts - September 13 - New York - Annual Commemoration (since 1986) For continual information on Commodore John Barry click on the link below: www.angelfire.com/NY2/aohqueens/Barry.html Back to Top | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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