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United States. Coast Guard
Created to protect the nation’s coasts and waterways, this uniquely American service has a long history of rescue, law enforcement, and maritime defense. Its books and official histories often bring together practical knowledge, public service, and stories from the water.
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Historically Famous Lighthouses CG-232
by United States. Coast Guard
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Founded in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is one of the nation’s armed services and also a federal maritime agency with a wide mix of duties. Official Coast Guard history describes a mission that spans search and rescue, maritime safety, security, and law enforcement, which helps explain why works issued under its name can feel both practical and deeply rooted in public service.
Because this is an institutional author rather than a single writer, titles credited to the United States Coast Guard usually reflect the voice of the service as a whole. They may draw on official expertise, historical records, training knowledge, or firsthand operational experience gathered across generations of Coast Guard work.
Its story stretches back to August 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling. Over time, that early revenue-marine service evolved into today’s Coast Guard, an organization known for protecting lives at sea while serving along coasts, rivers, and ports throughout the United States.