Celebrated Catholic and founder of the American Navy
In the shadow of Independence Hall’s bell tower on the south side, you will find the statue of Commodore John Barry (1745-1803). Irish-born and Catholic, he is the Father of the U.S. Navy, in which he served for 15 years.
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