3. Why cross the Delaware?
Why then?
George Washington crossing the Delaware was
a desperate move when the country needed it
the most.
Gave a morale boost to the troops.
Hessians occupied Trenton on Christmas eve.
Late December 25th, 1776 Washington and his
men crossed the Delaware river.
4. The Painting
Painted by Emmanuel Leutze in 1851
On display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in
NYC (It is the original)
12ft. 5in. x 21ft. 3in.