When was the United States Coast Guard created?
4 August 1790
At the request of what person?
Alexander Hamilton
What body created it?
Congress
What was it originally know as?
the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service
What was Hamilton’s title when he created it?
the Revenue Marine
What was it originally created to do?
collecting customs duties
When did it change it’s name to U.S. Revenue Cutter Service?
the 1860s
How many uniformed services does the United States currently have?
seven
Does the coast Guard act only in domestic watters?
no
During peacetime, what department does it operate under?
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Who can change this oversite at any time?
the U.S. President
Who can change this during war?
the U.S. Congress
Has this happened during war?
yes
How many times?
twice
Which wars?
World War I and World War II.
How many armed services does the US have?
five
Is the Coast Guard generally involved in wars?
yes
How many active duty personnel does it currently have?
36,000
Does it employ civilians?
yes
Does it have reservists?
yes