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George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 as a precursor to the Battle of Trenton, in which the American army sneak attacked and seized victory over the Hessian's.

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During the surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton, the Continental Army was preparing to cross the Delaware River. This pivotal crossing took place on the night of December 25-26, 1776, allowing General George Washington's forces to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian troops stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. The successful operation significantly boosted the morale of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.


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We fought the British and the Hessians in the Revolutionary war.


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Washington Crossing State Park - General George Washington and the Continental Army landed here after crossing the Delaware River on December 25, 1776Monmouth Battlefield State Park - one of the largest battles of the American Revolution took place in here in June 1778Princeton Battlefield State Park - on January 3, 1777, American troops under General Washington surprised and defeated a force of British RegularsTrenton Battle Monument - site of American artillery emplacement during the Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776Wallace House - General Washington's headquarters from December 11, 1778, to June 3, 1779Clarke House - scene of heavy fighting during the Battle of PrincetonCraig House - during the Battle of Monmouth, this farmhouse was used as a hospital by the British forceCamp Morristown NHP - occupied by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the Revolutionary WarSummerseat - site of Washington's headquarters before crossing the Delaware RiverNelson House - the American Army utilized this ferry site to cross the river on the night of December 25, 1776Fort Lee Historic Park - site built to defend New York and the Hudson Valley

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