HAPPY 4th JULY....
everyone !
George Washington mustering his troops Christmas Eve 1776 at Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania
Seven miles south of where we live in Pennsylvania is the site where our Independence was first executed. Christmas Eve 1776, George Washington and
his "rag-tag" troops crossed the Delaware River on their way to Trenton (NJ). There they were victorious in the Battle of Trenton.
Prior to this event, they were losing the War to the British and the Hessians. This victory provided a momentum that carried thru to subsequent victories
in Princeton, Morristown, Monmouth, Valley Forge, Fort Ticonderoga (NY), etc. And, finally at Yorktown, VA (which ended the War).
If you are touring in Pennsylvania, visit the Museum at Washington Crossing, and the Revolutionary War Museum in Philadelphia.
Have a great Holiday weekend,
TED Z
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