CHRISTMAS DAY 1776
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DECEMBER 25, 1776: General George Washington crosses the Delaware River with a force of Continental Army soldiers in what would become an iconic moment of the Revolutionary War. Hoping to surprise a force of Hessian soldiers camped at Trenton, N.J., Washington organized a two-pronged attack, personally leading half the force, some 2,400 soldiers, across the icy river at 11:00 P.M. Christmas night. Reaching Trenton the following morning, Washington’s troops made quick work of the Hessians, groggy from holiday drinking and over-confident of their fighting abilities, and took nearly 1,000 prisoners and valuable supplies. Washington’s daring victory buoyed the spirits of the patriot cause at a pivotal moment when many doubted the war of independence could be won.
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