Today is the 230th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, the nation’s first armed sea force.
The Coast Guard posted a video to celebrate the occasion, saying, “Happy 230th Birthday United States Coast Guard!!!!”
Happy 230th Birthday United States Coast Guard!!!! pic.twitter.com/SHrJf4pKiw
— U.S. Coast Guard (@USCG) August 4, 2020
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz released a message and video of his own, saying, “Today is Coast Guard Day. CDR Cynthia Kane, @USNavy Deputy Chaplain of the Coast Guard, offers this moving prayer that invites us to reflect on the history and heart of Coast Guard service.”
Today is Coast Guard Day. CDR Cynthia Kane, @USNavy Deputy Chaplain of the Coast Guard, offers this moving prayer that invites us to reflect on the history and heart of Coast Guard service. #USCG #SemperParatus #Prayer #NavyChaplains #Hamilton #CGDay pic.twitter.com/gKfK5RPt4A
— Admiral Karl Schultz (@ComdtUSCG) August 4, 2020
The Coast Guard was first formed as “The Revenue Cutter Service” by authorization of the Tariff Act signed into law on Aug. 4, 1790, by President George Washington.
The law, originally proposed by Secretary Alexander Hamilton, authorized the construction of ten “cutter” vessels intended to combat smuggling by enforcing federal laws on tariff and trade.
#USCGbirthday #USCGHistory #USCG
On August 4, 1790, the United States Revenue Cutter Service was born. Happy Birthday United States Coast Guard!!https://t.co/DmA0lSQxP5 pic.twitter.com/8hvfxjuKtU— U.S. Coast Guard (@USCG) August 3, 2020
Other notable figures and agencies paid tribute to the Coast Guard today.
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence both tweeted messages recognizing the Coast Guard’s birthday.
Happy 230th Birthday @USCG!! https://t.co/c2cXCEDF2x pic.twitter.com/QsUJsWbmDh
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2020
Happy 230th birthday to the @USCG! Today we celebrate the historic legacy of the United States Coast Guard and commend the bravery of each and every Coast Guardsmen! pic.twitter.com/QFaf0BMiXR
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) August 4, 2020
The U.S. Army released a video compilation of incredible Coast Guard acts, along with the message, “Join us in celebrating with the @USCG— our nation’s oldest maritime agency. Let us take the time to recognize their contributions across the nation’s waterways, as well as, in our ports and oceans around the world. Happy 230th Birthday Coast Guard!”
Join us in celebrating with the @USCG — our nation’s oldest maritime agency.
Let us take the time to recognize their contributions across the nation’s waterways, as well as, in our ports and oceans around the world.
Happy 230th Birthday Coast Guard! pic.twitter.com/mpRjc6MqCA
— U.S. Army (@USArmy) August 4, 2020
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper tweeted, “A very happy 230th birthday to all of the patriots in the @USCGwho serve and protect our nation.”
A very happy 230th birthday to all of the patriots in the @USCG who serve and protect our nation. pic.twitter.com/QwuWnnvDPq
— Dr. Mark T. Esper (@EsperDoD) August 4, 2020
Deputy Secretary of Defense David Norquist tweeted, “230 years ago, the Coast Guard was founded as the 1st maritime response force to enforce tariff & trade laws and prevent smuggling. @USCG is Semper Paratus, ‘always ready’ to protect the homeland and our Nation’s waterways. Happy Birthday!”
230 years ago, the Coast Guard was founded as the 1st maritime response force to enforce tariff & trade laws and prevent smuggling. @USCG is Semper Paratus, “always ready” to protect the homeland and our Nation’s waterways. Happy Birthday! pic.twitter.com/qwz8PdbuXA
— Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist (@DepSecDef) August 4, 2020
