George Washington decided to lead a sneak attack on the British on Christmas Eve. They crossed the Delaware River at night. The British soldiers, who had been celebrating the holiday, were all drunk or passed out. So when Washington's troops attacked on Christmas Day, the British offered little to no resistance.
July 4th, 1776 fell on a Thursday.
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Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress at July 4, 1776
By The Continental Congress On July 4, 1776.
I belive it was the Battle Of Trenton.
George Washington won the battle of trenton on Christmas Day of 1776.
On Christmas Day 1776.
The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776.
The Delaware.
It was on Christmas Day 1776 that his army made this famous crossing to initiate the Battle of Trenton.
That would have been Christmas Day so he celebrated the holiday.
Patriot Day was created in 2001.
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James Monroe was wounded at the battle of Trenton, Christmas Day, 1776.
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