The United States Coast Guard: Safeguarding America Since 1915
A pivotal moment in U.S. maritime history occurred on January 28, 1915, with the establishment of the United States Coast Guard. This critical development ensured the nation’s maritime safety and security, merging two existing entities—the Revenue Cutter Service and the United States Life-Saving Service—into a unified force dedicated to protecting American waters. Over the years, […]
The Sinking of the Lusitania
The German submarine U-20 sank the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, a British ocean liner, resulting in the tragic loss of 1,198 lives, including 128 Americans. This event dramatically escalated tensions between Germany and the Allied powers, particularly influencing the United States’ public opinion and hastening its entry into World War I two years […]