Today's American Minute

U.S. Military's Heritage of Faith in the Bible -American Minute with Bill Federer

May 28, 2023 • U.S. Military Generals & Commanders proclaim reliance on God

"The way forward for America is a return to the morality & values of the past" -Major General Patrick Brady, Medal of Honor recipient

Clara Barton & the American Red Cross - American Minute with Bill Federer

May 26, 2023 • Clara Barton & American Red Cross

"I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them. I am well and strong and young -- young enough to go to the front. If I cannot be a soldier, I'll help soldiers."

Memorial Day --Honoring American Heroes of Courage, Sacrifice, & Faith - American Minute with Bill Federer

May 25, 2023 • & Faith • Memorial Day --Honoring American Heroes of Courage • Sacrifice

Inscribed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the phrase: "HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER KNOWN BUT TO GOD." Since 1921, it has been the tradition for Presidents to lay a wreath on the Tomb, which is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Samuel Morse's Telegraph; and slavery conditions in early U.S. described by his father, Jedediah Morse, "Father of American Geography" - American Minute with Bill Federer

May 24, 2023 • "Father of American Geography" • Jedediah Morse • Samuel Morse's Telegraph; and slavery conditions in early U.S. described by his father

He demonstrated the telegraph for the first time on May 24, 1844, allowing Annie Ellsworth, the young daughter of a friend, to chose the message. She selected a verse from the Bible, Numbers 23:23, "What hath God wrought?"

How North America nearly became NEW FRANCE: Verrazzano, Cartier, Champlain, Fort Ticonderoga, Vermont, Ethan Allen & Green Mountain Boys - American Minute with Bill Federer

May 22, 2023 • Cartier • Champlain • Ethan Allen & Green Mountain Boys • Fort Ticonderoga • How North America nearly became NEW FRANCE: Verrazzano • Vermont

Verrazzano claimed the land for France, naming it "Francesca," or as it was on his brother's map, Nova Gallia (New France). Being the first documented European to explore North America, he is memorialized by the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn.