tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post1990410053793139449..comments2024-03-28T19:03:28.661-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Washington's CrossingBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1942100307106636802016-11-21T23:34:31.168-05:002016-11-21T23:34:31.168-05:00I heard it said, Prince Whipple was the inspiratio...I heard it said, Prince Whipple was the inspiration for "Jocko" the lawn jockey.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN8vq7WBEkQ<br /><br />But who knows when it comes to history.<br />For all we know 200years from now George W. Bush will be called the first president, all the other guys came before the Patriot act which made the original constitution as worthless as an Indian treaty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50517115992893281852016-11-21T20:28:08.723-05:002016-11-21T20:28:08.723-05:00The National Airport name was change to Ronald Rea...The National Airport name was change to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, but it functions the same, with the same purpose. History is like that, just change the name and, voila', it's different.<br /><br />I will say this about Washington, I think emancipating his children, upon his death was mighty white of him. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89979797246656471602016-11-21T19:09:50.976-05:002016-11-21T19:09:50.976-05:00ANON 6'44 Washington WAS NOT the 9thANON 6'44 Washington WAS NOT the 9th Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30617736077629293052016-11-21T19:00:45.569-05:002016-11-21T19:00:45.569-05:00Alexander Hamilton was an artillery officer under ...Alexander Hamilton was an artillery officer under General Knox that went to Princeton 4 Jan 1777 and became the first man that shot at a school that he was rejected from because he was not from here. For the first time in our history. SO- he wheeled his cannon in front of the College of New Jersey now NasSaw Hall at Princeton University and his crew cut loose with three salvos- the last one decapitated King George the Third's painting in the inside of a foyer - the BRITS gave up the building that was at one time LATER be our Nation's Capital for a short time. Hamilton and Whipple both crossed the Delaware Christmas night together. Whipple was part of this. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54842362129396803142016-11-21T18:57:48.289-05:002016-11-21T18:57:48.289-05:006:53PM
"white people suck"?
White'...6:53PM<br />"white people suck"?<br /> <br />White's got nothing to do with it. People are full of shit.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3306249023284331452016-11-21T18:55:53.352-05:002016-11-21T18:55:53.352-05:00Washington was the first President of the United S...Washington was the first President of the United States after adoption of the Constitution. Yes, there other presidents, but of Continental Congress.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79424482552481464272016-11-21T18:53:13.426-05:002016-11-21T18:53:13.426-05:00Yes, of course, white people suck, don't they,...Yes, of course, white people suck, don't they, 6:44?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77581376884739980832016-11-21T18:44:42.328-05:002016-11-21T18:44:42.328-05:00Washington was the 9th president, from 1776 to 178...Washington was the 9th president, from 1776 to 1789 was the period when most if not all the true American revolutionaries were stalked and purge from history. Just like Stalin did when the soviets had their workers party revolution. Figures like Thomas Paine who was hounded until the day he died. The other 8 president before Washington are recorded but are not often talked about, wrong lodge maybe.<br /><br />The greatest achievement of Washington was the "name change", all agreements and treaties the white Europeans had with Native Americans could now be abrogated and Washington along with land speculators could now help themselves to more their property. When Washington left office he was the richest man in the country, with nothing left to do but rewrite history.<br /><br />Revolutions do one thing, and it does not matter where they happen , they bring you right back where you started. With perhaps a couple of name changes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47190205204813162292016-11-21T18:39:10.958-05:002016-11-21T18:39:10.958-05:00Bernie, Most Americans can't tell you what dir...Bernie, Most Americans can't tell you what direction magnetically Washington traveled to the shores of N.J.-SO , This 'slave 'was Prince Whipple took his name from General Whipple who took care of him ,became emancipated and wanted to go the war with Washington.He was not forced there, but was a brave man with principles and wanted to be an asset to Washington . He is to be admired and should have already been put on a coin or recognized as a national hero that he was. Washington did not whip this man or abuse him , he was indeed a trusted part of our revolution against the Brits. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80458788692648508232016-11-21T17:58:38.301-05:002016-11-21T17:58:38.301-05:00Donald Trump plans to recreate this but he will cr...Donald Trump plans to recreate this but he will cross the Potomac River.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50658856439877636292016-11-21T14:13:08.139-05:002016-11-21T14:13:08.139-05:00Thanks. Thanks. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11177306498726349032016-11-21T14:04:05.200-05:002016-11-21T14:04:05.200-05:00It gets really crowded during the reenactments. Pl...It gets really crowded during the reenactments. Plan accordingly.Carlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57237067993355385142016-11-21T11:45:26.398-05:002016-11-21T11:45:26.398-05:006:04 Hope to see you at the Dec 11 or 25 re-enactm...6:04 Hope to see you at the Dec 11 or 25 re-enactment. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35879682698759793022016-11-21T11:29:40.585-05:002016-11-21T11:29:40.585-05:009:54, McCullough's 1776 is pretty compelling. ...9:54, McCullough's <b>1776</b> is pretty compelling. But the chapter in Chernow's <b> Washington, A Life</b> called "The Crossing" is the best I've read about the whole affair. He coversit in his book about Hamilton, too. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16207919838246688442016-11-21T11:26:47.953-05:002016-11-21T11:26:47.953-05:00"Did you have a chance to visit the museum/vi...<em>"Did you have a chance to visit the museum/visitor's center on the New Jersey side? There are a lot of artifacts from the time period that are well preserved."</em><br /><br />I was only on the Pennsy side. I'll check jersey when I go again on Dec. 11. Thanks. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51135662193931497552016-11-21T10:46:51.250-05:002016-11-21T10:46:51.250-05:00It's pretty cool - have been there several tim...It's pretty cool - have been there several times. In late May they hold a festival where they set up working exhibits and have craftspeople and enectors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6679797995780958582016-11-21T09:54:50.532-05:002016-11-21T09:54:50.532-05:00If you wish to read a most interesting and detaile...If you wish to read a most interesting and detailed accurate account of both 1776-77 Delaware crossings and the following relatively forgotten 1777 campaign in New Jersey, get David Hackett Fischer's highly acclaimed book "Washington's Crossing". It is available in paper back at a reasonable price at the Washington's Crossing park gift shop. It is a long but fascinating read that goes beyond the legends and myths to tell a much more complex story than is generally known.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7790257845884354702016-11-21T09:22:46.792-05:002016-11-21T09:22:46.792-05:00Bernie:
Did you have a chance to visit the museum...Bernie:<br /><br />Did you have a chance to visit the museum/visitor's center on the New Jersey side? There are a lot of artifacts from the time period that are well preserved.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77664370267369142192016-11-21T08:28:02.729-05:002016-11-21T08:28:02.729-05:00It's a wonderful place, isn't it?
My wife...It's a wonderful place, isn't it?<br /><br />My wife and I visit it often, and I've many times ridden my bike through it on the towpath.<br /><br />Also, for several years my office was within walking distance of Valley Forge, and I would often go there on nice days to eat my lunch or to take an after-work walk.<br /><br />In both places there is, for me, something palpable that speaks to what makes America unique in the world. No matter how many times I visit them, the inspiration never lessens.<br /><br />Thanks for your posting, Bernie. It reminds me it's time for a ride...Jeffrey Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204873169467648425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49466511285162258882016-11-21T06:04:32.610-05:002016-11-21T06:04:32.610-05:00Lehigh County Heritage Museum had Mort Kuntsler...Lehigh County Heritage Museum had Mort Kuntsler's rendition of Washington's Crossing on display a year or so ago. The piece was commissioned to create a more true to form rendition of the crossing. The facial expressions tell the story of what it really must have felt like that frigud night. Such a privilege to have seen it here in the LV. The Lehigh County Heritage Museum is one of the best kept secrets in the LV. Seeing tbe reenactment is on our local bucket list. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com