American Minute - "His torpedo-bomber was hit..."

American Minute
with
Bill Federer

3,000 Americans died when Imperial Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. 20,000 Americans and Filipinos died on Bataan's Death March, where starving prisoners were marched 65 miles in heat and jungles to a disease infested camp.

Over 100,000 died retaking Okinawa and Pacific islands.

Democrat President Harry S Truman made the controversial decision August 6, 1945, to drop the Atomic Bomb, which is estimated to have prevented an additional one million casualties on both sides.

The year before, SEPTEMBER 2, 1944, a torpedo-bomber was hit by anti-aircraft fire while making a run over Bonin Island, 600 miles south of Japan.

The pilot headed out to sea, ejected from his burning plane and was rescued by a submarine.

He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, graduated from Yale, worked in the Texas oil industry and entered politics, eventually being elected the 41st U.S. President.

His name was George H.W. Bush.

President Bush began his Inaugural Address, January 20, 1989, saying:

"I have just repeated...the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I place my hand is the Bible on which he place his...

My first act as President is a prayer...Heavenly Father...Make us strong to do Your work...And if our flaws are endless, God's love is truly boundless."

American Minute - Jun. 12 - 41st U.S. President

American Minute
with Bill Federer

He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his WWII service in the Pacific.

He studied at Yale, was a Congressman, Ambassador to the U.N., CIA director and Vice-President under Ronald Reagan before becoming the 41st U.S. President.

His name was George H.W. Bush, born JUNE 12, 1924.

In his Inaugural Address, January 20, 1989, President Bush said:

"I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I place my hand is the Bible on which he placed his...

And my first act as President is a prayer. I ask you to bow your heads."

In his Christmas Message, December 8, 1992, President George H.W. Bush stated:

"As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whose life offers us a model of dignity, compassion, and justice, we renew our commitment to peace...Christ made clear the redemptive value of giving of oneself for others."

President Bush continued:

"The heroic actions of our veterans, the lifesaving work of our scientists and physicians, and generosity of countless individuals who voluntarily give of their time, talents, and energy to help others-all have enriched humankind and affirmed the importance of our Judeo-Christian heritage in shaping our government and values."