US Coast Guard Auxiliary
The Seattle chapter of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts tours of the Alki Point Lighthouse and helps maintain the structure and the grounds. In addition, the group has individuals that are knowledgeable about the role of the Coast Guard in maritime history. The Auxiliary is composed of uniformed, non-military volunteers who assist the Coast [...]
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US Coast Guard
District 13 of the US Coast Guard covers the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, and the Pier 36 facility in Seattle hosts Coast Guard Museum Northwest.
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The San Juan Island National Historical Park was established in 1966 as a monument to peaceful resolution of international disputes. In 1859, pressures had been building between the two nations over possession of the San Juan Island group since 1846 when the Treaty of Oregon left ownership unclear. More than 500 U.S. Army soldiers and [...]
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Naval History & Heritage Command
The Naval History & Heritage Command Center is the official history program of the Department of the Navy.
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