US Coast Guard Day 2024 Date: Know History and Significance of the Founding of the United States Coast Guard As the Revenue Marine
The US Coast Guard Day was created by Congress as the Revenue-Marine on August 4, 1790 at the request of Alexander Hamilton. It is the oldest continuously operating naval service of the United States.
Every year, US Coast Guard Day is celebrated on August 4 across the United States of America (USA). The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is the country's eight uniformed services and the largest coast guard in the world. The US Coast Guard protects the United States' borders and economic and security interests abroad; and defends its sovereignty by safeguarding sea lines of communication and commerce across U.S. territorial waters and its Exclusive Economic Zone. In this article, let’s know more about US Coast Guard Birthday 2024 date and the significance of the annual event in the US. August 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates in August.
US Coast Guard Day 2024 Date
US Coast Guard Day 2024 is celebrated on Sunday, August 4.
US Coast Guard Day History
The US Coast Guard Day was created by Congress as the Revenue-Marine on August 4, 1790, at the request of Alexander Hamilton. It is the oldest continuously operating naval service of the United States. As Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton headed the Revenue-Marine, whose original purpose was collecting customs duties at U.S. seaports. By the 1860s, the service was known as the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and the term Revenue-Marine gradually was not used much. Armed Forces Day 2024 Date in the United States: Know the History and Significance of the US Observance Created by President Harry S. Truman.
The modern U.S. Coast Guard was formed by a merger of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and the U.S. Life-Saving Service on 28 January 1915 under the Department of the Treasury. In 1939, the U.S. Lighthouse Service was also merged into the U.S. Coast Guard. As one of the country's six armed services, the U.S. Coast Guard has deployed to support and fight every major U.S. war since 1790.
US Coast Guard Day Significance
US Coast Guard Day is an opportunity to honour the brave men and women who serve in the Coast Guard, recognising their dedication, bravery, and contributions to the safety and security of the US. They play a critical role in maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. It is a time for service members to reflect on the legacy of the US Coast Guard in maintaining maritime safety and security, and it pay tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of its members.
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