<P> By noon, Washington's force had moved across the Delaware back into Pennsylvania, taking their prisoners and captured supplies with them . This battle gave the Continental Congress a new confidence, as it proved colonial forces could defeat regulars . It also increased re-enlistments in the Continental Army forces . By defeating a European army, the colonials reduced the fear which the Hessians had caused earlier that year after the fighting in New York . </P> <P> Two notable American officers were wounded: William Washington, cousin of the General, and Lieutenant James Monroe, the future President of the United States . Monroe was carried from the field bleeding badly after he was struck in the left shoulder by a musket ball, which severed an artery . Doctor John Riker clamped the artery, preventing him from bleeding to death . </P> <P> The hours before the battle served as the inspiration for the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware by German American artist Emanuel Leutze . The image in the painting, in which Washington stands majestic in his boat as it crosses the Delaware River, is generally believed to be more symbolic than historically accurate . The waters of the river were icy and treacherous, and the flag Monroe holds was not created until six months after the battle . In addition, contrary to the painting, the crossing occurred before dawn . On the other hand, Fischer argues that because the crossing took place in a storm, people may have stood to avoid sitting in icy water in the boats . Because of its emotional content, the painting has become an icon of American history . </P> <P> The Trenton Battle Monument, erected at "Five Points" in Trenton, stands as a tribute to this American victory . The crossing of the Delaware and battle are reenacted by local enthusiasts every year (unless the weather is too severe on the river). </P>

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