On this day in history, August 4, 1790, Coast Guard is established by Alexander Hamilton
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The U.S. Coast Guard, charged with ensuring the nation's maritime safety, security and stewardship, was established on this day in history, August 5, 1790.
Medal of Honor Coast Guardsman Douglas A. Munro "gallantly gave up his life in defense of his country." A long list of famous Americans have served the nation in the Coast Guard. Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
"The Coast Guard is both a federal law enforcement agency and a military force, and therefore is a faithful protector of the United States in peacetime and war," states GoCoastGuard.com, the service's recruiting arm.
"In times of war, or at the direction of the President, the Coast Guard serves under the Department of the Navy, defending the nation against terrorism and foreign threats."
Critically endangered whale seen off California coast: 'Every sighting is incredibly valuable to us'
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