Brief Sketch of the Naval History of the United States Coast Guard

Offering an intriguing glimpse into the history of one of America's most important military branches, this book provides a concise and informative overview of the United States Coast Guard's naval history. From its earliest days as a small fleet of revenue cutters to its current role as a vital component of America's national security apparatus, this book offers a compelling perspective on the Coast Guard's place in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.