WASHINGTON CROSSED THE DELAWARE

[crazyphil]

Merry Christmas 2016. It was 240 years ago tonight that
General Washington crossed the Delaware as depicted in the
famous painting by Leutze.

The following morning, with his force, he attacked the Hessian
garrison at Trenton, and defeated them with very few casualties.

Watched Legends and Lies, The Patriots episode on Fox last night
and was re-inspired by the importance of this pivotal battle in
America's history.

I read 1776 by David McCullough years ago and recalled how
inspiring a read that was. Were it not for Washington we would
all be speaking English. No wonder he is called the father of
our country.

We have had many important and pivotal battles since that
time, but it was the one that made us Americans. Should
be required study in all of our schools.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

 

[Bkreutz]

Should be required study in all of our schools.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

It was when I went to school. (BTW, one of my ancestors was in that battle... on the losing side)

 

[Muss Muggins]

That would be the spirit of what made America great . . .

If you screw with us
We will cross a frozen river
In the middle of the night
To kill you
In your sleep
On Christmas

 

[Absalom]

.....
I read 1776 by David McCullough years ago and recalled how
inspiring a read that was. Were it not for Washington we would
all be speaking English. No wonder he is called the father of
our country.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Umm.... so what are we speaking instead?

 

[pharman]

Legends and Lies...The Patriots

I watched this program last night...EXCELLENT! Truly inspiring...important history...I see why Washington became our 1st President!

 

[retiredbadge8091]

Good and courageous men were they all. Remember too, that tonight as we sleep, our modern day warriors, be they military, law enforcement, fire fighters or emergency medical personnel, are out there in the bitter cold and black of night, protecting us and our freedoms still. Even on Christmas.

 

[crazyphil]

Umm.... so what are we speaking instead?

I would call it American with a lot of regional dialects, slang, etc.

 

[hoosierone]

Watching the Patriots last night I was surprised to see they portrayed the Hessians somewhat as war criminals. At least that was my impression. I've read a lot about the Revolution and never came across that. I did read that after the war, many Hessians stayed here and started families.

Using the mentality of our times, I would think that Americans would not be very tolerant of mercenaries coming here to kill us.

 

[snake803]

Umm.... so what are we speaking instead?

AMERICAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JIM...............

 

[pharmer]

Umm.... so what are we speaking instead?

Well, it ain't Canadian eh. If'n we didn't kick ### we'd be Canadians and "subjects" instead of citizens. Subject to their laws; no thanks. Joe

 

[6518John]

Winston Churchill--"Americans and British are one people separated only by a common language."

 

[reddogge]

Read "Washington's Crossing" by David Hacker Fischer.

 

[shouldazagged]

Winston Churchill--"Americans and British are one people separated only by a common language."

Sir Winston nailed it.

Just ask LVSteve, Rustyt1953, and a few other British-born folks on this forum.

 

[BC38]

 

[walkinghorse]

Umm.... so what are we speaking instead?

England and America are two countries divided by a common language. George Bernard Shaw*

*source is disputed by several other sources
See post #11

 

[6518John]

I saw Oscar Wilde mentioned as a possible source too!

 

[the ringo kid]

Winston Churchill--"Americans and British are one people separated only by a common language."

Nay-seperated by two things. 1) Common language 2) a small body of water often referred to as The Pond.


BTW, in those days and wih good weather conditions-it took crossing that pond-between 6-8 weeks.

 

[Lt JL]

I have always wondered why Ol' George didn't fall out of that boat.

 

[crazyphil]

I have always wondered why Ol' George didn't fall out of that boat.

I think George was smart enough to not stand up in a rowboat.
That was just an idea the painter had to make the picture look
better?

 

[chud333]

So glad we have adults in charge once again....

Mr. Washington, his collegues and their ideals are
what America is all about.

Non negotiable !!


Chuck