HAPPY 234th BIRTHDAY US COAST GUARD!!!! 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 customs law to fill the coffers of our new Nation. These "cutters" were the genesis of the US Coast Guard.
On 4 Aug 1790, Congress passed the Appropriations Act authorizing construction of "a system of cutters."
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 customs law to fill the coffers of our new Nation. These "cutters" were the genesis of the US Coast Guard.
"The Jaws of Death" - An official U.S. Coast Guard photograph by CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG. A Coast Guard-manned LCVP from the U.S.S. Samuel Chase disembarks troops of the First Division on the morning of 6 June 1944 at Omaha Beach. Click on this iconic image to learn more about the CG's historic role at Normandy.
"The Jaws of Death" - An official U.S. Coast Guard photograph by CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG. A Coast Guard-manned LCVP from the U.S.S. Samuel Chase disembarks U.S. troops on the morning of 6 June 1944 at Omaha Beach. CLICK on this iconic image to learn more about the CG's historic role at Normandy.
"The Jaws of Death" - An official U.S. Coast Guard photograph by CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG. A Coast Guard-manned LCVP from the U.S.S. Samuel Chase disembarks troops of the First Division on the morning of 6 June 1944 at Omaha Beach. CLICK on this iconic image to learn more about the CG's historic role at Normandy.
1 May marks the 125th anniversary of the start of this pivotal war. For more info click on the image.
A photo of the U.S. Revenue Cutter McCulloch, dated August 1898 in Manila Bay just after the Spanish-American War.
USRC McCULLOCH steamed with Admiral Dewey's Squadron into Manila Bay, 1 May 1898, and suffered the only casualty of the Battle.
Personnel of the RCS Overland Expedition approach the stranded whaling fleet in 1898.
RCS Overland Expedition personnel approach stranded whalers, 1898
Personnel of the RCS Overland Expedition approach the stranded whaling fleet in 1898.
Etching of the Revenue Cutter Harriet Lane
USRC Harriet Lane
On 11 April, 1861, U.S. Revenue Cutter HARRIET LANE fired the first naval shot of the Civil War firing on merchant vessel SS NASHVILLE while attempting resupply of Major Anderson and troops at Ft. Sumter...And the Coast Guard Was There!
The officers and crew of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Rush, 1 November 1908.
USRC Rush Officers & Crew
The officers and crew of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Rush, 1 November 1908.
Painting of US Revenue Cutter during Nullification Crisis.
Nullification Crisis
Painting of US Revenue Cutter during Nullification Crisis.
Iconic photo of the first heavier-than-air flight. Image taken take by USLSS John T. Daniels 12/17/1903.
Flight of the Wright Flyer
120+ years ago...on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made history with the first heavier-than-air flight. This iconic image was taken by US Life-saving Service Surfman John T. Daniels. And the Coast Guard was there!
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