Today in History

December 26, 1776

George Washington Crosses the Delaware

On December 26, 1776, George Washington took temporary control of Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton. The trek to Trenton required a crossing of the Delaware River in the dead of winter.

Due to these tough travel conditions, Washington arrived with 3,000 less troops than originally planned — and had to abandon the town after taking it from German Troops in a short battle.

Though this battle was not considered a major victory for the Americans, it did serve to raise morale among America's newly formed army.

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