George Washington
publication date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 (part of Winter 2011)
category: Government
clue: crossed Delaware to reach the British
explanation: During the Revolutionary War, Washington crossed the frozen Delaware River on December 25, 1776 to launch a surprise attack on mercenaries working for the British. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, and Jon Berry