The Battle of Trenton is believed to have been the turning point of the American Revolution.  It galvanized the psyche of the Americans as to their objective.  It is this battle that the picture to the left portrays as Washington crosses the Delaware River heading to Trenton.  Two items that is seldom reported about this battle are the causalities and ones tradition records were present. The Americans suffered 4 wounded casualties. It is said that in addition two American soldiers froze to death. Those present at this battle included two other future presidents James Madison and James Monroe, the future Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Marshall, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton.  Oh, some other things that we need to remember.  Washington’s Army did not all get across the river.  There was a sleet and snow storm that set in around 11pm on December 24, 1776 and delayed Washington from reaching Trenton until 3am December 25, 1776.  Also, Washington fought only one troop of British soldiers, the rest were German Hessian soldiers.

Do not forget the lives of thos that fought for us and gave their lives, land, and even their families in order for us to have our freedom.  But most of all, do not forget the One who gave His life for us to be free from sin.  Have a great 4th.