| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 09 1861 | Joint Committee Established By Congress |
| December 10 1861 | The CSA Recognized A Friendly Kentucky State Government |
| December 10 1861 | Truc's Forces Sink L'Esperance, In Vietnam |
| December 21 1861 | Lincoln Legalizes Medal Of Honor |
| December 26 1861 | The Trent Affair Was Defused |