Fox Nation Patriot's Almanac

After 18 years of Model T production, Ford Motor Co. unveils the new Model A on Dec. 2, 1927.

Andrew Jackson is elected president Dec. 3, 1828.

Gen. George Washington says farewell to his officers at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War.

Americans raise their glasses and cheer as the end of prohibition takes place on Dec. 5, 1933.

Japanese warplanes attacked the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers one of the most famous speeches, the "Day of Infamy" Address.

College football star, Jay Berwanger, is awarded the first Heisman Trophy on Dec. 9, 1935.

"Stars and Stripes Forever" becomes the official national march of the U.S. on December 10, 1987.

Germany and Italy declare war on the United States during World War II.

The United States Supreme Court releases its decision in Bush v. Gore on Dec. 12, 2000.

Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein, is captured by U.S. forces on Dec. 13, 2003.

The first President of the United States, George Washington, passed away at his home in Virginia on Dec. 14, 1799.

The Bill of Rights, which in many ways defines American principles, is ratified on Dec. 15, 1791.

A group of Massachusetts colonists staged the Boston Tea Party on Dec. 16. 1773.

Wright Brothers make the world's first successful motor-powered airplane flight on Dec. 17, 1903.

Slaves across the U.S. are granted freedom as the 13th Amendment is adopted on Dec. 18, 1865.

President Bill Clinton is impeached on television for American's to see on Dec. 19, 1998.

On Dec. 20, 1606, Jamestown settlers made the fateful voyage from England to Virginia.

After long journey from the English Channel, the pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock on Dec. 21, 1620.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill have wartime meetings in Washington, D.C.

The World Trade Center North Tower is complete on Dec. 23, 1970, after decades of work.

On Dec. 24, 1944, the Siege of Bastogne occurred when American troops fended off Nazi soldiers.

President Harry Truman sends Christmas greetings to the nation by radio on Dec. 25, 1949.

The Battle of Trenton occurred on Dec. 26, 1776, marking a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

On Dec. 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.

On Dec. 28, 1945, Congress recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance as the national pledge.

On Dec. 29, 1940, Franklin Roosevelt calls on the U.S. to become the "great arsenal of democracy."

The ironclad USS Monitor sinks in a storm off Cape Hatteras, NC on Dec. 30, 1862.

On Dec. 31, 1907, a giant ball drops in Times Square to ring in the American New Year celebration.