Images Dated 5th August 2008

Washington Crossing the Delaware -

Washington Crossing the Delaware - painting by Emanuel Leutze, 1851. German American artist: 24 May 1816 - 18 July 1868. George Washington crossing of the river Delaware during the American Revolutionary War, 25 December 1776. This was the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey

© Lebrecht

Flood barrier, Netherlands

Flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands. This is part of the Deltaworks, which consists of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers. It was built after the floods of 1953 killed 2000 people and was inspired by the levees installed along the Mississippi River, Louisiana, USA

© COLIN CUTHBERT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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Senior woman digging in garden

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