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A Footnote in CG History, Sinking the Rum Runner “I’m Alone”

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Chuck Hill
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A note from a Canadian source (broken link) reminding us how the actions of the Coast Guard once caused an international incident.

Posted in History, International, Operations | Tagged prohabition, rum runners | 7 Replies

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