December 7th – American Minute – “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”
"December 7, 1941- a date which will live in infamy- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."
December 6th – American Minute – The Story Behind Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas secretly gave money to a bankrupt merchant whose daughters were going to be sold into prostitution in order to repay the debts, which inspired the custom of secret gift-giving.
December 5th – American Minute – A Revolutionary Hero and Preacher
In 1811, Dr. Hugh Williamson wrote a respected book, "Observations of the Climate in Different Parts of America," in which he refuted "higher criticism" of scripture and gave scientific explanation for the credibility of stories in the Bible, such as Noah's flood and the events of Moses' exodus.
December 4th – American Minute – Père Jacques Marquette, the Missionary
A French missionary, Père Jacques Marquette, fearlessly explored the unknown land near the Mississippi River and founded beautiful Sault Ste. Marie, the first European settlement in Michigan.
December 3rd – American Minute – Breaking Down Barriers and Making Peace
In 1871, President Ulysses S. Grant stated, "I recommend liberal appropriations to carry out the Indian peace policy, not only because it is humane, Christianlike, and economical, but because it is right."
December 2nd – American Minute – Cortés and “God, Glory, & Gold”
Hernan Cortés sailed to Central America heralding the motto "God, Glory, and Gold." While immersed in the affairs there, he exhorted, "Sirs, let us follow our banner which bears the sign of the Holy Cross, and through it we shall conquer!"