NOAA is a part of the Department of Commerce rather than the Department of Interior because of a feud between President Nixon and his interior secretary, Wally Hickel, over the Nixon Administration's Vietnam War policy.
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10 Facts About NOAA
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In 2007, NOAA celebrated 200 years of service in its role as successor to the United States Survey of the Coast.
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NOAA data is relevant to the issues of climate change and ozone depletion.
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In 1983, NOAA assumed operational responsibility for Landsat satellite system.
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NOAA's research, conducted through the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, is the driving force behind NOAA environmental products and services that protect life and property and promote economic growth.
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NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps is a uniformed service of men and women who operate NOAA ships and aircraft, and serve in scientific and administrative posts.
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Meanwhile, The Washington Post reported that NOAA had twice ordered National Weather Service employees not to provide "any opinion" on Hurricane Dorian and to "only stick with official National Hurricane Center forecasts".
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NOAA said that when Birmingham issued their instructions they were not aware that the calls they were receiving were a result of Trump's tweet.
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NOAA flag is a modification of the flag of one of its predecessor organizations, the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.
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NOAA ships fly the same ensign as United States Navy ships but fly the NOAA flag as a distinguishing mark to differentiate themselves from Navy ships.
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