Which organization has a birthday on August 4, 1790?

Which organization has a birthday on August 4, 1790?

• A. Coast Guard
• B. Army
• C. Navy
• D. Air Force

Answer: (A)

August 4, 1790 is the birthday of the Coast Guard because it marks the founding of the Revenue Cutter Service, the predecessor of the modern Coast Guard. Congress authorized this service to enforce customs laws and collect revenue, beginning with ten cutters, at the urging of Alexander Hamilton. In 1915 the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the Life-Saving Service to form the U.S. Coast Guard, which is why that date is celebrated as its birth. The Army and Navy trace their origins to 1775, and the Air Force to 1947, so none of those match August 4, 1790.

August 4, 1790 is the birthday of the Coast Guard because it marks the founding of the Revenue Cutter Service, the predecessor of the modern Coast Guard. Congress authorized this service to enforce customs laws and collect revenue, beginning with ten cutters, at the urging of Alexander Hamilton. In 1915 the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the Life-Saving Service to form the U.S. Coast Guard, which is why that date is celebrated as its birth. The Army and Navy trace their origins to 1775, and the Air Force to 1947, so none of those match August 4, 1790.