Battle of Princeton

American Minute with Bill Federer Battle of Princeton “Washington advanced so near the enemy’s lines that his horse refused to go further” Frederick the Great of Prussia called these ten days “the most brilliant in the world’s history.” After winning the Battle of Trenton, Christmas Day evening, 1776, George Washington’s 1,200 man force faced General Cornwallis’ 4,500 man British army. Washington was … More Battle of Princeton

“A New Thing”

Reblogged with context KJV: 15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. 16 Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; 17 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, … More “A New Thing”

Emancipation Proclamation –January 1, 1863

Although well meaning, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation did little to actually free slaves. It was not until the passage of the 13th Amendment that abolished slavery and gave the government the right to enforce this law. Then until the passage of the 14th Amendment, three years later, although “free” only white men had rights. American Minute … More Emancipation Proclamation –January 1, 1863