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How the United States Coast Guard Got its Wings
The United States Coast Guard has been in operation since August 4, 1790. At the request of Alexander Hamilton, the Revenue-Marine was created with a purpose of collecting customs duties at U.S. seaports. In 1915, the service became the Coast … Continue reading