July 31st...Coast Guard Academy Established

We examine the year 1876 as the first officer training school for the Revenue Cutter Service, later known as the United States Coast Guard, was established in New Bedford, Massachesetts.  We are joined by guest Matt Vann of The Vann Cave.

Photo courtesy of Matt Vann. 

 

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Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band

 

https://www.massmoments.org/moment-details/revenue-cutter-service-school-established-in-new-bedford.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_Academy

https://www.historyonthenet.com/coast-guard-history

https://www.gocoastguard.com/about-the-coast-guard/learn-the-history

https://www.history.uscg.mil/Complete-Time-Line/Time-Line-1700-1800/

https://www.history.uscg.mil/Complete-Time-Line/Time-Line-1900-2000/