The Coast Guard History Program is charged with collecting, preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the national government's oldest continuously-serving sea service.

In 1939 the United States Lighthouse Service was merged into the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard itself was moved to the Department of Transportation in 1967, and on 1 March 2003 it became part of the …

Jan 3, 2026 · The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the branch of the U.S. armed forces charged with the enforcement of maritime laws. It is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland …

Sep 19, 2023 · The history of the United States Coast Guard is a rich tapestry of maritime service, bravery, and adaptability. Stretching back over two centuries, it encompasses the evolution of …

Jun 25, 2017 · President George W. Bush transitioned the Coast Guard to the newly-created Department of Homeland Security, where it serves in peacetime as the nation's front-line agency for …

The Coast Guard has defended our nation in every war since 1790 and the crisis in the Persian Gulf was no exception. From the beginning of Desert Shield to the end of Desert Storm, the men and women …

he precursor of today’s U.S. Coast Guard was known by several titles from 1790-1915. A 1789 Act created a “force to regulate the collection of duties imposed by law on the ton-nage of sh s or …

On 4 Aug 1790, Congress passed the Appropriations Act authorizing construction of "a system of cutters." Proposed by first Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, these ships aimed to enforce …

Explore the rich Coast Guard history, from its 1790 origins and key milestones to modern challenges and responses in natural disasters.

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