247 years ago, on December 25, 1776, General George Washington led the Continental Army, including future leaders James Monroe, John Marshall, and Alexander Hamilton, in a daring amphibious assault across the Delaware River. The operation, carried out under the password 'Victory or Death,' aimed to surprise Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, and led to the first American victory in the Revolutionary War. This strategic move, which took place on Christmas night amid harsh conditions with many soldiers sick and some barefoot, was pivotal for the American cause. Earlier, the army had entered the winter encampment at Valley Forge, and Washington, considered a traitor to the crown, later set a precedent by surrendering his commission.
Christmas night, 1776. George Washington crosses the Delaware River to kill government officials in their sleep bc they taxed his tea at 3%. https://t.co/vAdHXNXue4
Christmas night, 1776, 247 years ago to the moment, George Washington’s troops were silently and strategically making their way from their encampment to the Delaware River. Conditions were bleak. The weather was bad. Many soldiers were sick. Some were barefoot. These soldiers…
Christmas night, 1776, 247 years ago to the moment, George Washington’s troops were silently and strategically making their way from their encampment to the Delaware River. Conditions were bleak. The weather was bad. Many soldiers were sick. Some were barefoot. These soldiers…
Christmas night, 1776. Washington crossed the Delaware to launch a surprise attack at Trenton. His army included future President James Monroe, future Chief Justice John Marshall, and future Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. Some squad!!! https://t.co/3DxA6LdtnK
Christmas night, 1776. George Washington crosses the Delaware River to kill government officials in their sleep bc they taxed his tea at 3%. https://t.co/syIC1ZmftJ
Pirate Santa George Washington crossing the Delaware to deliver "presents" to the Hessians on Christmas Day 1776. https://t.co/BpZnnXbui3
In America’s 1st Fourth Turning the “Gen X” leader of the American forces, George Washington, surprised attacked Hessian mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey on Christmas Day 1776 during a blizzard. Failure meant certain death. It was the turning point. He Won. You’re Welcome. https://t.co/xIIBhFhaTX
OTD Dec 25/26 1776 #George_Washington crosses Delaware River. https://t.co/r45tDz2XZV
#OTD in 1776, George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River on their way to attack a Hessian outpost in Trenton, NJ. Learn more about this event: https://t.co/SuYPxAlbZI. #USHistory #APUSH #AmRev #AmericanRevolution #SSChat #EdChat #OTDH #OnThisDay https://t.co/Qx0HB4iJda
#OnThisDay in 1776, General George Washington led the remnants of his army across the icy Delaware River on Christmas night. Learn more: https://t.co/6i3EtXOVZc https://t.co/x64LsWMg13
Merry #Christmas2023! It was #OTD in #History, 1776, that #GeorgeWashington and the #USA army crossed the Delaware to attack the Hessians. This was his last attempt to keep the American cause alive. The operation's password was no hyperbole: the stakes were “Victory or Death.” https://t.co/FCFsnCpFEt
On this night in 1776, George Washington famously leads 2,400 soldiers across the Delaware River to mount a surprise attack on the Hessians wintering in Trenton, New Jersey. https://t.co/DUaTaoJATD
#OTD in 1776, General Washington crossed the Delaware River to attack the Hessians at Trenton the next morning. https://t.co/YCNGWm6YwB https://t.co/nrWzGah4zk
Reminder, during the Revolutionary War, at a critical time that just happened to fall very late on the night of Christmas Eve, as Dec. 24 became Dec 25, George Washington and a bunch of patriots were paddling boats and crossing the river to give the Hessian troops and the British… https://t.co/sKAJLA9NMv
Merry Christmas y’all. Late tonight, 247 years ago, George Washington would commence his crossing of the Delaware river. Later ambushing a Hessian army encamped in Trenton, the crossing would enable the first American victory in the American Revolution. 🇺🇸🎄🎅 https://t.co/BSFjk9ChmH
George Washington, considered a traitor to the crown, launched one of the first amphibious assaults on Christmas Day in 1776. He was a man, blessed by G-d, who was willing to sacrifice everything, and guided our nation through one of its most tumultuous times. As we move forward… https://t.co/1uRYHAPY49
Happy December 23rd. The most important day in American history. #OTD in 1783 General George #Washington surrendered his commission and set his most important precedent…giving up power https://t.co/zZXJDqO5uf
#OTD in 1777, the Continental Army under the command of George Washington, including soldiers from the North Carolina Brigade, entered the winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The Continental Army was largely made up of separate colonial militias, but under… https://t.co/iP7C8ksMKx