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Il y a 1 jour · George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Second Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army in 1775, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the ...
Il y a 5 jours · What happened right after Washington and his men crossed the Delaware? They started a long march to Trenton. Why was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton so important?
Il y a 4 jours · The Crossing. This tense historical drama depicts George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and the pivotal Battle of Trenton. Set during the harsh winter of December 1776, the story follows Washington, played by Jeff Daniels, from the brink of collapse to a surprising victory.
Il y a 5 jours · Though many boats were used to cross the American forces to the New Jersey side of the Delaware River on Christmas Night, the Durham boat has become the iconic symbol of this historic event and the determination and courage of General Washington and his men during the bleak wintry days of 1776.
Il y a 2 jours · Washington Crossing the Delaware, oil on canvas by Emanuel Leutze, 1851; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. It depicts George Washington and his army dramatically crossing the icy Delaware River for a surprise dawn attack on the British at Trenton, New Jersey, on December 25, 1776.
Il y a 3 jours · About Us. Situated in the heart of the Delaware Valley, "Washington Crossing" was selected as the DAR chapter name to commemorate the crossing of the Delaware River on December 25, 1776. General George Washington, commander of a fledgling army, was faced with the onset of winter and a military unit decimated by low morale and desertions.
Il y a 3 jours · Emanuel Leutze's 1851 masterpiece, "Washington Crossing the Delaware," immortalized this pivotal moment in American history. While the painting is not a literal depiction of the events of December 25-26, 1776, it captures the essence and spirit of that daring endeavour with dramatic effect. Leutze took several artistic liberties in depicting the scene. The crossing occurred during the night in ...
