U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Jonathan Andrechik, Sail4th 250 President Christopher O’Brien and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Douglas G. Perry, pose for a photo with a signed proclamation at New York City Hall in Lower Manhattan, May 14, 2026. New York City council members signed the proclamation in support of Sail4th 250 and the upcoming weeklong America’s 250th birthday celebration in July 2026. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Phoenix)