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Revenue Cutter Service the Police of the Sea in Peace and War
The United States revenue cutter service, under the treasury, earned the nickname Uncle Sam’s police of the sea. From its 1790 founding by Congress and Washington, it patrolled coasts, enforced maritime law, aided ships in distress, and partnered with the navy in war. It also protected Alaska fisheries, enforced quarantine, and supported life saving stations while contributing to peacetime naval readiness.
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