December 17, 1777: The Continental Army takes up winter quarters at Valley Forge.

VALLEY FORGE
(by Bob Coltman)

We came down here with our boots on our feet,
We lost them somewhere in the snow and the sleet.
Pennsylvania winters are some kind of cold --
What's left of your body won't comfort your soul.

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