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George Washington Memorial
George Washington was the first President of the United States and the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
During the Revolutionary War, on the night of Dec 25, 1776, Washington made his famous voyage across the Delaware River into Trenton, NJ to surprise Hessian forces. Washington mad a quick strike on the forces on Dec 26 when Hessian soldiers were not expecting it. Washington captured over 300 soldiers while taking little loss. The small victory brought early hope and new recruits for the Continental Army.
This monument is dedicated to George Washington and that morning raid. It is located at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ where the Hessian soldiers stayed until Washington overtook the barracks.
George Washington Memorial
George Washington was the first President of the United States and the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
During the Revolutionary War, on the night of Dec 25, 1776, Washington made his famous voyage across the Delaware River into Trenton, NJ to surprise Hessian forces. Washington mad a quick strike on the forces on Dec 26 when Hessian soldiers were not expecting it. Washington captured over 300 soldiers while taking little loss. The small victory brought early hope and new recruits for the Continental Army.
This monument is dedicated to George Washington and that morning raid. It is located at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ where the Hessian soldiers stayed until Washington overtook the barracks.