WEEK IN HISTORY
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY | AUGUST 3
1790 - Congress authorizes 10 speedy sailboats under Alexander Hamilton to intercept marine smugglers and collect tariffs on imported goods. It was called the “Revenue Marine” and then the “Revenue...
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY | AUGUST 3
1790 - Congress authorizes 10 speedy sailboats under Alexander Hamilton to intercept marine smugglers and collect tariffs on imported goods. It was called the “Revenue Marine” and then the “Revenue...