UPDATE: 'Washington' crosses the Delaware in 61st annual re-enactment of historic Battle of Trenton

Tomorrow, as they do every Christmas, hundreds will gather on the chilly banks of the Delaware River.

Together, they will watch a re-enactment of George Washington's 1776 journey across the river from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, where he led a surprise attack at Trenton that marked a turning point of the Revolutionary War.

They will hear a re-enactor deliver the general's famous speech to his men. They will watch him lead the troops onto the three boats, and across the water.

But who is this re-enactor, and how did he get to become George? The answer involves more drama than you might think.

The Star-Ledger's documentary 'Being George' goes inside four men's fight to portray George Washington at this annual event.

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