The Monument, designed by Cass Gilbert and Daniel Chester French, was dedicated in 1924. Since then, additions to the monument have been built to commemorate service in World War II, Vietnam War, and Desert Storm.
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On Christmas night of 1776, the patriots scored a victory at the Battle of Trenton. Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River into New Jersey, where Trenton is located, and did a surprise attack on the red coats.