August 21st – American Minute – James Wilson

He was one of six founding fathers to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.President Washington appointed him to the Supreme Court. Born in Scotland, he was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, speaking 168 times. His name was James Wilson and he died AUGUST 21, 1798.

August 20th – American Minute – Francis Asbury

300,000 miles on horseback, from the Atlantic to the Appalachians, from Maine to the Gulf of Mexico, for 45 years, he spread the Gospel. This was Francis Asbury, Methodist Circuit riding preacher who was born AUGUST 20, 1745.

August 19th -American Minute – White House Scandals

Fourteen White House scandals, many of which are compiled by William A. Borst, Ph.D., (Mindszenty Report, Vol. IV-No. 8) Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. Tim 2:2

August 18th – American Minute -Judge Learned Hand

His legal decisions were so respected they were referenced in U.S. Supreme Court Cases. For 40 years he served on New York's District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals before dying AUGUST 18, 1961. His name was Learned Hand.

August 17th – American Minute – For God and Country

On AUGUST 17, 1955, President Eisenhower authorized the code of conduct for U.S. soldiers, which stated:"I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense...If captured...I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy...I will never forget I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America."

August 16th – American Minute – Charles Finney

Charles Finney died AUGUST 16, 1875. An attorney, Finney saw so many Scripture references in Blackstone's Law Commentaries that he bought a Bible and came to faith. "Politics are a part of a religion in such a country as this, and Christians must do their duty to their country as a part of their duty to God.”