Civics

National Security

Contributing Scholar: Cmdr K.R. Reinhold

Episode 4

Insure Domestic Tranquility

Without internal peace and order – domestic tranquility – other American principles and ideals like justice, liberty, and equality remain out of reach. Commander K.R. Reinhold of the U.S. Coast Guard shares his journey from marine scientist to military service with the mission to vigilantly insure domestic tranquility and safeguard the American way of life.

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Published May 31, 2024

The United States of America was founded upon principles and ideals such as liberty, justice, and equality. Those ideals and principles remain out of reach, however, without domestic tranquility. Deeply affected by the events on 9/11, Commander K.R. Reinhold of the U.S. Coast Guard recognized the significance of this mission to provide safety, stability, and insure domestic tranquility so that American values, principles, ideals, and the American way of life remain within reach for everyone.

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