#fort-hamilton

#fort-hamilton

The "Salute to Ships" tradition, part of Fleet Week New York, begins with a cannon salute at Fort Hamilton, honoring the U.S. Navy's entry into the harbor.

"This is just a great gesture. Respect to veterans is one of the cornerstones of American character. I'm very grateful that we were able to do this."

"What started as a casual conversation about the benefits of being on this installation on a permanent basis, grew into what we're celebrating today," Lallita Maharaj, director of service to the Armed Forces for the American Red Cross in Greater New York.