The US First Army withdrew from St. Vith.
US aircraft are able to hit ground targets over Belgium. C-47s dropped supplies into Bastogne.
By this point, Model, Guderian and Von Rundstedt have all recommended a halt to the offensive.
"Capt. Chaplain Connolly says mass for members of 127th Inf. Regt., 32nd Div., outside of Lonoy, Leyte, P.I. Mass was held two days before Christmas because the regiment was moving across country to push on to the west coast and would be unable to attend on Christmas. 23 December, 1944. 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division. Photographer: Pfc. Jack Traub.
Twenty five German POWs escaped from Papago Park Camp in Arizona with a plan to float a river all the way to Mexico, apparently not appreciating that by this point Mexico was an Allied power. They would be on the run until January 28, which is impressive, but their plan failed.
Today In Wyoming's History: December 23: 1944 All horse racing in the US is banned in an effort to save labor.
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