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Coast Guard Day is celebrated on August 4th to commemorate the founding of this branch of the service back in 1790. The Coast Guard is one of the oldest organizations in the federal government and has played a vital role in the safety and security of the United States for over 225 years.History of the Coast GuardOn August 4, 1790, the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, officially created the Revenue Cutter Service. It’s original role was to enforce federal tariff and trade laws …