The First Patriots - Washington, DC
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N 38° 54.105 W 077° 01.907
18S E 323813 N 4307835
This sign accompanies the Monument honoring Commodore John Barry in Franklin Square.
Waymark Code: WMMD1T
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2014
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The sign reads:
"'The First Patriots - The Best of Men'
Commodore John Barry (1745-1803)
was born in County Wexford, Ireland, but
at age 15 called Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
home. He commanded several Continental
Navy ships during the Revolutionary War
and won decisive victories over the British.
In 1794, Barry received appointment as
Senior Captain of the United States
Navy and President George Washington
signed his commission..."
Group that erected the marker: National Parks Service
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Franklin Square
Washington, DC USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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