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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

FRANK W

Digression can be good....when it is interesting like your's always is.

So, having said that, it's my turn to digress. This thread started with a 100 year old topic....let's go back 232 years.

FRANK
I know how you appreciate events in history. It always amazed me that Christmas of 1776, George Washington and
his rag-tag army of 2400 men won the battle of Trenton, a turning point in the American Revolution, as it was our
first significant victory in this war. This event, eventually led to our victory over the British and our Freedom.

This painting shows General Washington mustering his troops in Pennsylvania along the Delaware River on the eve of
this battle. All the buildings in this picture are still standing at Washington Crossing, PA. Just as they were in 1776.
My point here is that it's great to see historical structures that still exist as they were 232 years ago. And, if they
could only talk....they would tell us some fantastic tales.


We live 7 miles north of Washington Crossing. And, I can tell you that every year on Christmas day, 1000's of people
gather around here to see the re-enactment of Washington's famous crossing.




......Gen. Washington on horseback....../\



TED Z