On December 24, 1776, General George Washington crossed the Delaware River. This daring maneuver was part of a surprise attack against British and Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. Washington's successful crossing and subsequent victory at the Battle of Trenton boosted the morale of the Continental Army during a challenging winter.
The Delaware.
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The Delaware.
Washington's forces started to cross in the evening of Christmas Day but did not finish crossing until about 3am the following morning December 26th, due to horrendous weather.
Delaware River in the early morning hours of December 26, 1776. The crossing was a daring and risky move, as the river was icy and the weather was harsh. However, Washington and his men successfully crossed and surprised the Hessian troops stationed in Trenton, achieving a decisive victory.
George Washington is the President you are thinking of however it was the Delaware river that was crossed December 25th 1776, as part of a surprise attack on Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey.
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