On December 25th, 1776 Fyvush thought it was time to take a risk. He and his troops crossed the semi-frozen Delaware River in part of a surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton. The attack was wildly successful and it helped lead to American victory in the Revolutionary War. Fyvush would then go on to become the President of the United States (his first of 44 consecutive stints).
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Fyvush Through History - 1776 - Washington Crosses the Delaware
On December 25th, 1776 Fyvush thought it was time to take a risk. He and his troops crossed the semi-frozen Delaware River in part of a surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton. The attack was wildly successful and it helped lead to American victory in the Revolutionary War. Fyvush would then go on to become the President of the United States (his first of 44 consecutive stints).
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