The United States Coast Guard Day is celebrated each year on August 4th to recognize and honor the efforts of Coast Guard. This celebration is considered an “internal” event for active and reserve Coast Guard members, plus their civilian employees and retirees and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020
Key-Points
The United States Coast Guard is much older than many Americans realize. It was founded on August 4, 1790, by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton and was known back then as the Revenue Marine.
Hamilton authorized the construction of ten vessels known as Revenue Service cutters, which were intended to enforce the earliest United States tariff laws.
The Coast Guards are one of the five Armed Services of the United States, and the only military branch within the Department of Homeland Security.
In addition to its role as an Armed Service, the Coast Guard is a first responder and humanitarian service that provides aid to people in distress or impacted by natural and man-made disasters whether at sea or ashore.
The Coast Guard is a member of the Intelligence Community, and is a law enforcement and regulatory agency with broad legal authorities associated with maritime transportation, hazardous materials shipping, bridge administration, oil spill response, pilotage, and vessel construction and operation.
