Battleship New Jersey honors Commodore John Barry as part of the Navy’s 250th anniversary

Name: Battleship New Jersey honors Commodore John Barry as part of the Navy’s 250th anniversary
Uploaded: 2025-10-03T23:46:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 7 s
Description: He’s known as “The Father of the American Navy.” There was a special celebration aboard the Battleship New Jersey to honor Commodore John Barry as part of the Navy’s 250th anniversary. Josh Sanders reports why this Irish-born Philadelphian was more than just a naval hero; he was a founding force in America’s fight for independence.

He’s known as “The Father of the American Navy.” There was a special celebration aboard the Battleship New Jersey to honor Commodore John Barry as part of the Navy’s 250th anniversary. Josh Sanders reports why this Irish-born Philadelphian was more than just a naval hero; he was a founding force in America’s fight for independence.