09/10/2026
From its earliest days, Erie has shaped American history. It was on the shores of Presque Isle Bay where Daniel Dobbins built a fleet of naval ships later commanded by a young Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie.
This morning, on those very shores, I joined a commemoration ceremony honoring the 100th anniversary of Perry Monument.
Today's ceremony is a fitting tribute to Perry, to Erie, to the United States Navy, and to the United States of America.