BARRY, John: Memorial in Franklin Park in Washington, D.C. by John J Boyle

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The John Barry Memorial in Franklin Park, Washington, D.C., created by John J. Boyle, honors Commodore John Barry, a key figure in U.S. naval history. Barry, born in Ireland in 1745, is recognized as the "Father of the U.S. Navy." The bronze and marble memorial is located near I and 14th Streets NW, close to the McPherson Square Metro station. It is part of the city's rich collection of outdoor monuments and is cataloged by the Smithsonian.