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Jun 23, 2024 · When Washington Crossed the Delaware: A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots by Lynne Cheney and Peter Fiore. 11 Total Resources Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Grade; 1-6; Genre; Biography; Nonfiction; Picture Book
Jun 27, 2024 · Washington Crossing the Delaware, oil on canvas by Emanuel Leutze, 1851; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. It depicts George Washington and his army dramatically crossing the icy Delaware River for a surprise dawn attack on the British at Trenton, New Jersey, on December 25, 1776.
2 days ago · Many years ago, in a used book store, I got my hands on an excellent old history of the Washington’s first year in command of the Patriot army — alas, it is now stored away, or I’d cite it by title — and was struck by the events that led up to his famous crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776.
Jun 27, 2024 · On December 30, 1776, Washington once again crossed the Delaware with the main body of his army and established his headquarters in the southern part of the city, near the Assunpink bridge. Cornwallis was at Princeton , New Jersey, some 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Trenton, and upon hearing of Washington’s move he set out to ...
19 hours ago · Washington crossing the Delaware on December 25–26, 1776, depicted in Emanuel Leutze's 1851 painting. The British also took New Jersey, pushing the Continental Army into Pennsylvania.
1 day ago · George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Second Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army in 1775, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the ...
Jun 25, 2024 · Washington plans a daring surprise attack on the Hessian forces stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. Despite the harsh winter conditions and the ice-choked Delaware River, Washington convinces...
