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Episode Description
On Christmas night in 1776, the American Revolution stood on the brink of collapse. With the Continental Army demoralized, enlistments expiring, and defeat seeming inevitable, George Washington made a desperate, audacious decision that would change the course of history. In this special Christmas Eve episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the gripping, true story of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River, the password “Victory or Death,” and the impossible gamble that saved the Revolution. This is not a textbook lesson, but a powerful reminder of courage, fortitude, and will, and why even in our darkest moments, history, nations, and lives can still be turned around.
Episode Highlights:
- The story behind Washington’s crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, including the freezing conditions, collapsing army, and the gamble that kept independence alive
- How the Battle of Trenton restored morale, held the Continental Army together, and prevented the American Revolution from ending before the new year
- Why the lesson of 1776 matters today for Americans who feel abandoned, discouraged, or believe the country, or their own future, is beyond saving
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