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Washingtons Christmas Crossing Remade The Nation
J W Davis reflects on George Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas 1776. The daring river passage, Hessian defeat at Trenton, and a turning point in independence inspired fresh resolve. About 2,500 soldiers endured cold and ice with scarce shoes as 950 Hessian prisoners fell to Washingtons force.
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