United States Coast Guard - United States Coast Guard The United States Coast Guard was founded in 1790 as part of the Department of the Treasury, and was later moved to the Department of Transportation, but as of March 31, 2003, it became part of the Department of Homeland Security. During wartime, the United States Coast Guard reports to the Department of Defense. Its motto is Semper Paratus, meaning "Always Ready." An act of the United States Congress created the Coast Guard in its current form on January 28, 1909. The Coast Guard is the fifth-smallest of the seven uniformed services of the United States, but has a broad and important role in law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and assistance to navigation. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Organization 1.1 Headquarters 1.1.1 Coast Guard.
History of the Jews in the United States (Colonial Era-1906) - History of the Jews in the United States (Colonial Era-1906) Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Coming to the Americas 2 Arrival in North America 3 First Jewish settlers from Spain and Portugal 4 German Jewish settlers 5 Russian Immigration 6 In the cities and states 6.1 First Settlement 6.2 Asser Levy 7 Under English Rule 8 Shearith Israel 9 In the American Revolution 10 Up-State New York Settlements 11 Rhode Island 12 In New England 13 Maryland 14 Philadelphia 15 Mickvé Israel and Rodeph Shalom 16 In the Revolution 17 Jewish Company 18 Jacob de Cordova 19 Solomon Heydenfeldt 20 Characteristics of Congregations 21 3. Relation to the Federal Government: 22 Damascus Affair 23 Swiss Disabilities 24 Servia and Palestine 25 Russian Passports 26 Kishinef Petition 27 4..
United States Code - United States Code United States Code The general and permanent laws of the United States of America. Title 1 General Provisions Title 2 The Congress Title 3 The President Title 4 Flag and Seal, Seat Of Government, and the States Title 5 Government Organization and Employees Title 6 Surety Bonds (repealed) Title 7 Agriculture Title 8 Aliens and Nationality Title 9 Arbitration Title 10 Armed Forces (including the Uniform Code of Military Justice) Title 11 Bankruptcy Title 12 Banks and Banking Title 13 Census Title 14 Coast Guard Title 15 Commerce and Trade Title 16 Conservation Title 17 Copyrights Title 18 Crimes and Criminal Procedure Title 19 Customs Duties Title 20 Education Title 21 Food and Drugs Title 22 Foreign Relations and Intercourse Title 23 Highways.
United States armed forces - United States armed forces United States armed forces Military manpower Military age 18 years of age Availability males age 15-49: 70,819,436 (2001 est.) Reaching military age annually males: 2,039,414 (2001 est.) Military expenditures Dollar figure $329.15 billion (FY2002 est.) Percent of GDP 3.2% (FY1999 est.) The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard is a quasi-military organization that operates naval craft for coastal defense and customs purposes. In peacetime it is normally subordinate to the United States Department of Homeland Security, but in wartime reports to the Department of the Navy. The combined United States armed forces consists.
Government of the United States - Government of the United States This article is about the national government of the United States. For information about the state and local governments, see: Politics of the United States and the individual state entries. The government of the United States, established by the Constitution, is a federal republic of 50 states. The national government consists of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The head of the executive branch is the President of the United States of America. The legislative branch consists of the United States Congress, while the Supreme Court of the United States is the head of the judicial branch. The legal system of the United States is based on English common law; judicial review of legislative acts; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations. Table.
United States Department of Transportation - United States Department of Transportation Dept. of Transportation Established: October 15, 1966 Activated: April 1, 1967 Secretary: Norman Mineta Deputy Secretary: Michael P. Jackson Budget: $52.3 billion (2003) Employees: 59,189 (2003) The United States Department of Transportation is a Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transport. It was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966 and began operation on April 1, 1967. It is administered by the United States Secretary of Transportation. Its mission is to "Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future." Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Operating Units 2.
United States Department of Homeland Security - United States Department of Homeland Security Dept. of Homeland Security Established: November 25, 2002 Activated: January 24, 2003 Secretary: Tom Ridge Deputy Secretary: James Loy (acting) Budget: $35.5 billion (2003) Employees: 164,184 (2003) The Department of Homeland Security is a department of the federal government of the United States concerned with protecting the American homeland and the safety of American citizens. In was created partially in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The new department was established on November 25, 2002 and officially began operation on January 24, 2003. After months of discussion about employee rights and benefits and "rider" portions of the bill, Congress passed it shortly after the midterm elections, and it was signed into law by U.S. President George W..
Uniformed services of the United States - Uniformed services of the United States There are seven uniformed services of the United States': United States Army United States Navy United States Marine Corps United States Air Force United States Coast Guard United States Public Health Service NOAA Corps (formerly the Coast and Geodetic Survey) Members of these services are paid on the same scale and wear similar insignia of rank. The Public Health Service and NOAA wear uniforms closely resembling the uniforms of the US Navy. See also United States armed forces.
United States order of precedence - United States order of precedence The United States order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the government of the United States. The order is established by the President of the United States and can be changed at his direction. It has no legal standing and is instead used to dictate ceremonial protocol. The Order of Precedence of the United States of America President of the United States (George W. Bush) Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate (Richard B. Cheney) Governor (in his state) Mayor (in his city) Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (Dennis Hastert) Chief Justice of the United States (William Rehnquist) Former Presidents of the United States: Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter.
Flags of the United States armed forces - Flags of the United States armed forces The several branches of the United States armed forces are represented by flags, among other emblems and insignia. Within each branch, various flags fly on various occasions, and on various ships, bases, camps and military academies. In general, the order of precedence when displaying military flags together is Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Flag of the United States Army Flag of the United States Marine Corps Flag of the United States Navy Flag of the United States Air Force Flag of the United States Coast Guard.
United States Merchant Marine - United States Merchant Marine The United States Merchant Marine is a fleet of ships that is used to transport both imports and exports during peace time and serves as an auxiliary to the United States Navy during times of war, delivering both troops and supplies. The organization is a government body of civilians (except in times of war, when they are considered military personnel) governed under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. A Merchant Marine is a seafarer or mariner in the United States Merchant Marine. The United States Merchant Marine was formed in 1775 when a group of Maine mariners boarded an unarmed schooner and captured the British warship HMS Margaretta. The act inspired others, who interrupted the British supply chain all along the eastern.
Coast Guard - Coast Guard A Coast Guard is an organization devoted to saving the lives of shipwrecked mariners or people in danger at sea. In some countries it is part of the military. In other countries it is a civilian or even volunteer organization. Most coast guards operate ships and aircraft including helicopters and seaplanes for this purpose. Coast guards also enforce maritime law, maintain aids to navigation such as beacons and buoys, and provide other services for the benefit of mariners. Most coast guards are run on military lines and serve as an auxiliary to the national navy. During wartime coast guards are responsible for harbor defense, port security, naval counterintelligence and coastal patrols. National Coast Guards In the United States, the United States Coast Guard is.
List of colleges and universities in the United States - List of colleges and universities in the United States This is a list of colleges and universities in the United States. The list does not include community colleges. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Alabama 2 Alaska 3 American Samoa 4 Arizona 5 Arkansas 6 California 7 Colorado 8 Connecticut 9 Delaware 10 District of Columbia 11 Florida 12 Georgia 13 Guam 14 Hawaii 15 Idaho 16 Illinois 17 Indiana 18 Iowa 19 Kansas 20 Kentucky 21 Louisiana 22 Maine 23 Maryland 24 Massachusetts 25 Michigan 26 Minnesota 27 Mississippi 28 Missouri 29 Montana 30 Nebraska 31 Nevada 32 New Hampshire 33 New Jersey 34 New Mexico 35 New York 36 North Carolina 37 North Dakota 38 Ohio 39 Oklahoma 40 Oregon 41 Pennsylvania 42 Puerto Rico 43 Rhode Island.
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Kai Winding - and recording with J.J. Johnson. Winding was born in Aarhaus, Denmark. In 1934 his family emigrated to the United States. His career as a professional trombonist began in 1940 with Shorty Allen's band. Subsequently, he played with Sonny Dunham and Alvino Rey, until he entered the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. After the war, Winding joined Benny Goodman's band, and later moved on to Stan Kenton's orchestra. In 1950, at the urging of producer Ozzie Cadena, he joined forces with J.J. Johnson to produce a highly successful series of trombone duet recordings. Winding died of a brain tumor in New York in 1983..
Jarvis Island - left in 1958. Public entry is by special-use permit from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service only and is generally restricted to scientists and educators. The island is visited annually by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. See also : From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified. Geography of Jarvis Island Politics of Jarvis Island Transportation on Jarvis Island Military: defense is the responsibility of the United States; visited annually by the US Coast Guard.
January 28 - is founded at Botany Bay, Australia. 1855 - first locomotive runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific on the Panama Railway 1871 - France surrenders to end the Franco-Prussian War. 1878 - The Yale News becomes the first daily, college newspaper in the United States. 1902 - The Carnegie Institution is founded in Washington, DC with a $10 million gift from Andrew Carnegie. 1909 - United States troops leave Cuba after being there since the Spanish-American War. 1915 - An act of the United States Congress creates the United States Coast Guard. 1916 - Louis D. Brandeis becomes the first Jew appointed to the United States Supreme Court. 1917 - United States ends search for Pancho Villa. 1918 - Civil War in Finland begins. 1932 - World War II: Japan occupies.
January 21 - in Truth, is printed in Boston, Massachusetts 1793 - After being found guilty for treason by the French Convention, Louis XVI of France is guillotined. 1793 - Russia and Prussia partition Poland 1853 - Russell L. Hawes patents the envelope folding machine. 1861 - American Civil War: Jefferson Davis resigns from the United States Senate 1887 - The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is formed 1899 - Opel Motors opens for business 1908 - New York City passes a law, the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public only to be vetoed by the mayor. 1911 - The first Monte Carlo motor rally 1915 - Kiwanis International founded in Detroit, Michigan 1924 - Vladimir Lenin dies and Joseph Stalin begins to purge his rivals to clear way for.
Jack Dempsey - avenge his defeat at the hands of Downes, knocking him out in two. Then, three more non-decisions came (early in boxing, there were no judges to score a fight, so if a fight lasted the full distance, it was called a draw or non-decision, depending on the state or country the fight was being held in). In between the non-decisions, Dempsey refused to box with Sam Langford, a Black fighter who is now in the International Boxing Hall Of Fame alongside Jack. Dempsey was always aware that fights with Black opponents could bring negative society reactions. When the United States entered World War I in 1917, Dempsey worked in a shipyard while continuing to box. After the war, he was accused by some boxing fans of being a draft dodger. It.
Jerry Lucas - in Middletown, Ohio, a town of 20,000 halfway between Dayton and Cincinnati, which had boasted one of the most respected high school basketball programs in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s when Lucas arrived there in 1955. Lucas was already a playground legend by age 15, as he was then already almost his full-grown height of 6'9". He had already developed shooting accuracy as far out as 25 feet and had trained his leaping ability and timing to becoming an amazing rebounder. Lucas was gifted with great hands, which he could use to dazzle with his array of magic card tricks, as well as 20-10 eyesight. In 1956 and 1957, Jerry Lucas led Middletown High to undefeated seasons and back-to-back Ohio state high school championships. With his advanced gameplay,.
