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re: Notre Dame vs Navy Discussion Thread | Kickoff 8am Central | Sept. 1
Posted on 7/3/12 at 4:58 pm to acgeaux129
Posted on 7/3/12 at 4:58 pm to acgeaux129
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Nope.
John Barry Kelly was born in a modest thatched cottage in 1745 at Ballysampson on Our Lady's Island, which is part of Tacumshin Parish in County Wexford, Ireland.
The Father of the Navy
On February 22, 1797, President Washington called Barry to the President's Mansion at 190 High (Market) Street, to receive Commission Number One in the Navy which was dated June 4, 1794, the date of his original selection. The formal ceremony took place on Washington's birthday.
Barry outfitted and supervised the construction of the first frigates built under the Naval Act of March 27, 1794, including his own forty-four gun frigate the USS United States, which was to serve as his flagship. The United States slid into the water on May 10, 1797, under Barry's helm.
He authored a Signal Book in 1780, which established a set of signals to be used for effective communication between ships voyaging in squadron formation. Barry also suggested the creation of a Department of the Navy with separate cabinet status from the Secretary of War. This was finally realized with the formation of the United States Department of the Navy in 1798. Barry's suggestions about establishing government-operated navy yards were also realized. So many of the heroes of the War of 1812 were trained under Barry's tutelage that he earned the sobriquet, "Father of the Navy."
In placing Barry at the head of the Navy, George Washington stated he had special trust and confidence "in [Commodore Barry's] patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities." Neither Washington, Barry's old friend, nor the Nation ever had reason to regret the selection of Barry as head of the Navy. Barry played a vital role in establishing the earliest traditions of the Navy: faithful devotion to duty, honoring the flag, and vigilant protection of the rights of the sovereign United States.
Posted on 7/3/12 at 5:09 pm to Zamoro10
This is a pretty big game for both schools. I was at the USNA last season for the AFA vs. Navy game, and people were already talking about it in Anapolis. My heart is with Navy (spent some years in uniform) but I think ND will win big.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 12:12 am to Zamoro10
You can say that if you want, but the founder of the US Navy is JPJ.
Posted on 7/4/12 at 5:54 am to Zamoro10
quote:History BOOM!
John Barry Kelly was born in a modest thatched cottage in 1745 at Ballysampson on Our Lady's Island, which is part of Tacumshin Parish in County Wexford, Ireland.
The Father of the Navy
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