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Revising the record: did Washington's wisecrack tip the balance?

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The revolutionaries looked beaten, but Gen Washington had a plan to cross the Delaware River to attack the Hessian camp for much-needed supplies. A profane remark by Washington to a fat man in the boat raised the troops' morale, and may have been the deciding factor in the war.

Author: Fast, Howard
Publisher: Americana, Inc.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
Humor and anecdotes

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General MacKenzie at the wheel

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Major General Lewis MacKenzie started racing cars in 1974 and has been racing ever since whenever he has the chance. He has test driven Porsche's 1996 911 Turbo and Masda RX-7 and the latter remains his favorite.

Author: Anderson, Mark
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
Personal narratives, Behavior, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars, MacKenzie, Lewis

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Guns for General Washington

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George Washington was short on guns and ammunitions in the early months of the American Revolutionary war. Timely arrival of firearms from Fort Ticonderoga 300 miles away saved him from defeat by the British.

Author: Reit, Seymour
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
Military policy

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Subjects list: Washington, George (American president), United States history
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