On Christmas night in 1776, General George Washington led a surprise attack on the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey, after crossing the Delaware River with 2,400 soldiers. This victory provided a morale boost for the Patriots. Additionally, on December 23, 1783, General Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief in the Continental Army, reaffirming his belief in civilian control of the military and setting the precedent for a peaceful transition of power. His act of humility was regarded as one of the greatest acts of statesmanship, and he later became the first President of the United States.
26 Dec 1776: During the #American Revolutionary War, General George #Washington defeats the #British at the Battle of Trenton. The battle occurred after Washington's troops famously crossed the #Delaware River into #NewJersey on #Christmas Day. #OTD #ad https://t.co/d2XZt67Lek https://t.co/RdP1losthl
December 25, 1776 - Crossing the Chasm: Washington, Startups, and the Audacious Hustle Forget Ben Franklin and his kite. Let's talk about a real American badass - George Washington, hacking the Delaware on Christmas night like a total baller. Sure, it was 1776, muskets and… https://t.co/cKHIIkyHgp
#OTD in #History, 1776, the #USA triumphed over the Hessians at Trenton. #GeorgeWashington had hoped for a “lucky blow” to “rouse the spirits of the people, which are quite sunk by our misfortunes.” But at Trenton, the #USArmy did more than rouse spirits. It saved the revolution. https://t.co/8mUdJcwT4g
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1776, George Washington achieved his first major victory at Trenton. Washington conducted a masterful surprise attack on 1,400 German mercenaries stationed in the town. The victory provided a major morale boost for the beleaguered Patriots. https://t.co/yT1EVnPQfK
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
23 Dec 1783: General George #Washington resigns his commission as commander-in-chief in the Continental Army. Doing so, he reaffirms his belief in civilian control of the military. He returns to his home in Mount Vernon, #Virginia on #Christmas Day. #ad https://t.co/LSMQMKrCRz https://t.co/mQck4fIlSy
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
One of my favorite paintings is of George Washington resigning as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army on this day in 1783, choosing American democracy over tyranny. He made this speech in what is now Maryland’s Old Senate Chamber. The painting hangs in my conference room. https://t.co/rgGPYIfB94
One of the most famous & powerful people in the world at the time, General George Washington performed a stunning act of humility by resigning his commission #OTD in 1783. Attempting to retire from public service, he was later called on to be our first President. https://t.co/0rRR4U2QDA
#OTD in #History 1783, #GeorgeWashington resigned as Commander following the #RevWar. That he relinquished his authority to #Congress, a civilian entity, astonished the globe, with King George III reportedly commenting, “If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.” https://t.co/zHUZdTuPBm
#OTD 240 years ago, in the most extraordinary act of the #American age, Gen George Washington resigned his commission before Congress in the @StateMaryland State House @VisitAnnapolis He set the precedent of peaceful transition of power and then returned to his farm @MountVernon https://t.co/EaRZuKEGGC
23 Dec 1783: General George #Washington resigns his commission as commander-in-chief in the Continental #Army. Doing so, he reaffirms his belief in civilian control of the #military. He returns to his home in Mount Vernon, #Virginia on #Christmas Day. #ad https://t.co/LSMQMKrCRz https://t.co/SsqJ7EDkvZ
George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief #OTD in 1783, officially ending his military service in the American Revolutionary War and returning to civilian life. Regarded as one of the greatest acts of statesmanship, Washington’s resignation helped establish civilian… https://t.co/TqXezH24Ka