GENERAL WASHINGTON AND TROOPS CROSS THE DELAWARE IN RECREATION, 1997-12-23 (photo)

General George Washington, portrayed by Bob Gerenser, 43, of New Hope, Pennsylvania, (second from right) crosses the Delaware River with his troops to Trenton, New Jersey, from the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania, December 25. This year's reenactment marks the 221st anniversary of the crossing which led to the victory at Trenton during the Revolutionary War. By crossing the ice-filled Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776, Washington led a surprise attack on the Hessian Troops in Trenton and changed the course of events in the war. blj/Photo by Barbara L. WASHINGTON