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HJRES 56 106th Congress House Commemorations American Revolution Armed Forces and National Security Congress Congressional tributes History Irish Americans Naval history Naval personnel Officer personnel

Recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.

Introduced: June 7, 1999 See on congress.gov
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Jun 17, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 7, 1999
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes and honors Commodore John Barry (effective as of February 22, 1797) as the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy.

What's happening now June 17, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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