October 27th – American Minute – Theodore Roosevelt
His wife and mother died on Valentine's Day, 1884. Depressed, he left to ranch in the Dakotas. Returning to New York, he entered politics. This was Theodore Roosevelt, born OCTOBER 27, 1858.
October 26th -American Minute -Ready to Fight at a Minute’s Notice
On OCTOBER 26, 1774, the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts reorganized their defenses with one-third of their regiments being "Minutemen," ready to fight at a minute's notice. These citizen soldiers drilled on the parade ground, many times led by a deacon or pastor, then went to church for exhortation and prayer.
October 25th – American Minute -The Destiny of a Nation
"The strength, the perpetuity, and the destiny of the nation rest upon our homes, established by the law of God, guarded by parental care, regulated by parental authority, and sanctified by parental love.
October 8th – American Minute – “Saved to Serve”
His name was Edward Vernon "Eddie" Rickenbacker, born OCTOBER 8, 1890, and he lived an adventurous, fame filled life. "Eddie Rickenbacker confided: "It was clear to me that God had a purpose in keeping me alive...I had been saved to serve."
October 9th – American Minute – Lewis Cass
Soldier, lawyer, politician and diplomat, his name was Lewis Cass, and he was born OCTOBER 9, 1782. In 17 States, Lewis Cass has places named for him, including: 30 townships, 10 cities, 10 streets, 9 counties, 4 schools, 3 parks, 2 lakes, 1 river, 1 fort, and 1 building.
October 20th – American Minute – Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover, who died OCTOBER 20, 1964, signed a joint-statement during World War II with the widows of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Coolidge, Taft, Harrison and Cleveland, which stated:"Menaced by collectivist trends, we must seek revival of our strength in the spiritual foundations which are the bedrock of our republic.