An old engraving of George Washington’s entrance through the Triumphal Arch erected by the citizens at Trenton, New Jersey, USA on April 21 1789. It is from an American history book of 1895. On April 14 Washington learned he was elected the first President of the United States. He left his Mount Vernon home two days later on his way to New York City for his inauguration. On the way, he travelled through many towns and cities where he was met with similar celebrations.
An old engraving of George Washington’s entrance through the Triumphal Arch erected by the citizens at Trenton, New Jersey, USA on April 21 1789. It is from an American history book of 1895. On April 14 Washington learned he was elected the first President of the United States. He left his Mount Vernon home two days later on his way to New York City for his inauguration. On the way, he travelled through many towns and cities where he was met with similar celebrations. Trenton had been the site of a small but pivotal American Revolutionary War battle in December 26 1776. After General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River north of Trenton the previous night, Washington led the main body of the Continental Army against Hessian auxiliaries garrisoned at Trenton. After a brief battle, almost two-thirds of the Hessian force were captured, with negligible losses to the Americans. The dramatic victory inspired soldiers to serve longer and attracted new recruits to the ranks.
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Location: Trenton, New Jersey, USA
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