BGuthrie Photos: DC -- Downtown -- Franklin Square (incl Commodore John Barry statue)

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. FRANKS_160218_31.JPG: "The First of Patriots - The Best of Men" Author Jim McGrath Commodore John Barry (1745-1803) was born in County Wexford, Ireland, but by age 15 called Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home. He commanded several Continental Navy ships during the Revolutionary War and won decisive victories over the British. In 1794, Barry received appointment as senior captain of the new United States Navy and President George Washington signed his commission. Barry oversaw construction of and later commanded the frigate United States. During the Quasi-War with France, the Commodore commanded a naval squadron fighting the French in the West Indies from 1798-1800. Celebrated as a founder of the United States Navy, he was a gallant warrior, a guiding force in shipbuilding and supply, and mentor to the next generation of naval leaders. On May 15, 1914, Admiral George Dewey, President Woodrow Wilson, Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and Barry descendent Elise H. Hepburn unveiled the Barry Memorial. Numerous Irish-American and United States Navy groups joined the celebration honoring this great naval figure. Sculptor John J. Boyle's Barry statue fittingly stands in Franklin Park, named in honor of Barry's fellow Philadelphian and American Revolution hero Benjamin Franklin.
2. FRANKS_160218_35.JPG: Commodore John Barry
3. FRANKS_160218_39.JPG: Flying the Grand Union flag, Barry's 14-gun brig Lexington defeated the British tender Edward in April 1776
4. FRANKS_160218_40.JPG: In May 1781, Barry was wounded while commanding Alliance but managed to capture HMS Atalanta and HMS Trepassey.
5. FRANKS_160218_48.JPG: On May 15, 1914, Admiral George Dewey, President Woodrow Wilson, Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and Barry descendent Elise H. Hepburn unveiled the Barry Memorial. Numerous Irish-American and United States Navy groups joined the celebration honoring this great naval figure. Sculptor John J. Boyle's Barry statue fittingly stands in Franklin Park, named in honor of Barry's fellow Philadelphian and American Revolution hero Benjamin Franklin.
6. FRANKS_160218_52.JPG: USS United States
7. FRANKS_160928_41.JPG: "The First of Patriots - The Best of Men" Author Jim McGrath Commodore John Barry (1745-1803) was born in County Wexford, Ireland, but by age 15 called Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home. He commanded several Continental Navy ships during the Revolutionary War and won decisive victories over the British. In 1794, Barry received appointment as senior captain of the new United States Navy and President George Washington signed his commission. Barry oversaw construction of and later commanded the frigate United States. During the Quasi-War with France, the Commodore commanded a naval squadron fighting the French in the West Indies from 1798-1800. Celebrated as a founder of the United States Navy, he was a gallant warrior, a guiding force in shipbuilding and supply, and mentor to the next generation of naval leaders. On May 15, 1914, Admiral George Dewey, President Woodrow Wilson, Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and Barry descendent Elise H. Hepburn unveiled the Barry Memorial. Numerous Irish-American and United States Navy groups joined the celebration honoring this great naval figure. Sculptor John J. Boyle's Barry statue fittingly stands in Franklin Park, named in honor of Barry's fellow Philadelphian and American Revolution hero Benjamin Franklin.
8. FRANKS_160928_49.JPG: Flying the Grand Union flag, Barry's 14-gun brig Lexington defeated the British tender Edward in April 1776
9. FRANKS_160928_52.JPG: In May 1781, Barry was wounded while commanding Alliance but managed to capture HMS Atalanta and HMS Trepassey.
10. FRANKS_160928_63.JPG: Commodore John Barry
11. FRANKS_160928_68.JPG: Grand Union Flag: Adopted in 1775 as the First National Flag of the United States
12. FRANKS_160928_70.JPG: First Navy Jack: Symbolized the American spirit of liberty and resistance to tyranny.
13. FRANKS_160928_72.JPG: Lexington Flag: Flown by Captain Barry from his Continental Navy brig in 1776.
14. FRANKS_160928_75.JPG: Ranger Flag: Hoisted by Captain John Paul Jones from his sloop-of-war in 1778.
15. FRANKS_160928_80.JPG: Alliance Flag: Flown from Continental Navy frigate Alliance 1779
16. FRANKS_160928_88.JPG: J.J. Boyle [John J. Boyle] Sculptor 1912 John J. Boyle (sculptor) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John J. Boyle (January 12, 1851, New York City – February 10, 1917, New York City) was an American sculptor active in Philadelphia in the last decades of the 19th century, known for his large-scale figurative bronzes in public settings, and, particularly, his portraiture of Native Americans.
Wikipedia Description: Franklin Square (Washington, D.C.)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Franklin Square is a square in downtown Washington, D.C.. It is bounded by K Street Northwest to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west. It is served by the McPherson Square station of the Washington Metro, which is located just southwest of the park.

The park is partially terraced, and slopes uphill from I Street to K Street. There are many large trees, a significant quantity of grass, many benches, and a fountain in the center of the park. There is also a statue of John Barry on the west side of the park.

People in the Park:

Located in the central downtown commercial and business district, the square is a frequent lunch location for workers during the summer.

Across 13th Street from the square is the historic Franklin School, which until recently served as a homeless shelter. Though the shelter is now officially closed, Franklin Square remains a frequent destination for the homeless, as there are no other downtown shelters. On weekends, the park often becomes very crowded with homeless individuals, as several charitable organizations provide free meals.

The Capital Segway store, which both sells and rents Segways, is located just across I Street on the south side of the park. The store uses the park as a training ground for new Segway riders, and groups of ten or so can often be seen riding around in circles on the paved areas near the fountain.

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Commodore John Barry (Boyle)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Commodore John Barry is a bronze statue of John Barry, by John Boyle.

It is located at Franklin Square (Washington, D.C.), 14th Street and K Street N.W. Washington, D.C. It was dedicated on May 16, 1914.

The inscription reads:
(Base, south face:)
J.J. Boyle
(Base, front:)
JOHN BARRY

COMMODORE UNITED STATES NAVY
BORN COUNTY WEXFOR IRELAND 1745
DIED IN PHILADELPHIA 1803

(Base, east face:)
John J. Boyle
Sculptor
Edward P. Casey Architect

As part of American Revolution Statuary in Washington, D.C. the statue is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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