John Barry was an Irish immigrant, master sailor, and merchant ship captain who played a significant role in American history. He served patriotically in the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War and later contributed to the establishment of the New American Navy at the request of President George Washington. Barry was appointed as the First Flag Officer of the U.S. Navy and received Commission Number One. Throughout his leadership career in the Navy, he founded the 'Barry Academy' to train future officers, leaving a lasting influence and a prominent legacy in U.S. Naval history.

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