New York City officials sign proclamation supporting Sail4th America’s 250th celebration [Image 2 of 20]

UNITED STATES

05.14.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Phoenix 

U.S. Coast Guard PADET New York

U.S. Coast Guard veteran Christopher O’Brien, president and vice chair of Sail4th, speaks during a proclamation signing event at New York City Hall in Lower Manhattan, May 14, 2026. O’Brien previously served as executive director of Operation Sail from 2004 to 2019 and helped coordinate maritime celebration efforts in New York Harbor. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Phoenix)

• Date Taken: 05.14.2026
• Date Posted: 05.14.2026 19:28
• Photo ID: 9685358
• VIRIN: 260514-G-ID129-1002
• Resolution: 6240x4160
• Size: 4.42 MB
• Location: US