Washington Photo Blog: Monday, Dec. 27, 2010

John Godzieba, holding the looking glass, plays the role of George Washington, as the general and future president's historic crossing of the Delaware River is re-enacted on Christmas Day.
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Ghost of Christmas Past

John Godzieba, holding the looking glass, plays the role of George Washington, as the general and future president's historic crossing of the Delaware River is re-enacted on Christmas Day. The clandestine crossing and subsequent surprise attack played a critical role in saving Washington's Continental Army from defeat, buying time to ultimately triumph in the Revolutionary War.

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