The earliest form of coast guard began on 4 August 1790 when president George Washington authorizes the construction of ten vessels to

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9 February, 05:38

The earliest form of coast guard began on 4 August 1790 when president George Washington authorizes the construction of ten vessels to

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The Coast Guard was formed in 1790 to enforce a new system of tariffs in the United States which were designed by Alexander Hamilton to encourage the US to start building its new economy. In particular, the Coast Guard blockaded the Maine/Canadian border.