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Father of the American Navy Honored in New York Ceremony
Thousands of Irish American patriots gathered in Franklin Park Washington to witness the dedication of a bronze statue of Commodore John Barry known as the Father of the American Navy. The ceremony featured Miss Elise J. Gjephurn, President Wilson, and others, with a two day program including a Washington tomb pilgrimage and an Irish song concert.
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Washington, D. C
Franklin Park
Commodore John Barry
Elise Jr. Jiepburn
Commodore Barry
Wilson
James J. Regan
Ancient
Order of Wibernians
William C. Clarke
J. J. ©. Clark
The
American-Irish Historical
Congress
Watt
John 2. Boyle
New York
Chen
Black Prince
Aimericeati
Ee Hon Barry
United States Navy
County Wexford
Ireland
Philadelphia
Gilbert Stuart
Washington
Mount Vernon
Te Glee Club
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
New York City
O'Neill
Mabon
Josephus Daniels
Uns Navy
Barry
County Waxford
Commodore Burry