The American Crises was published two days before Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas Day 1776 followed by the Battle of Trenton and defeat of the Hessians. Washington had this read aloud to the troops on the day before the battle.

The American Crises was published two days before Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas Day 1776 followed by the Battle of Trenton and defeat of the Hessians. Washington had this read aloud to the troops on the day of the battle.