August 4th – American Minute – The U.S. Coast Guard
"To sink the foe or save the maimed, Our mission and our pride, We'll carry on 'til Kingdom Come, Ideals for which we've died." Thus went the original anthem of the U.S. Coast Guard, established AUGUST 4, 1790. This is the oldest continuous seagoing service in the United States, stretching back to the beginning of our country...