At the time of his death in 1803. he was the commander of the entire Navy. Contemporary experts. and historians in later years. have placed him as one of the greatest of all naval commanders of his day. and have given him credit for establishing the great Navy of which Americans have always been justly proud.. The people of the United States owe a great deal to this Irish immigrant boy who became one of this Nations great heroes. For that reason. I have today introduced a joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue an annual proclamation designating September 13 each yearthe date of the birth 9f the Father of the American Navyas Commodore John Barry Day.
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