#1 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 10/11/2021 #1

In 1759, Mason Locke “Parson” Weems was born. He is remembered for his fictitious stories that he presented as fact. He was responsible for the story about George Washington cutting down his father’s cherry tree. #ParsonWeems #GeorgeWashington I discovered this guy while reading in the high school library my sophomore year. I couldn’t wait to show my history teacher. I was surprised to learn he already knew about him and I received my first explanation about “approved lesson plans”. The History of Parson Weems

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#2 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 12/14/2021 #2

In 1799, the first president of the United States, George Washington, died at his Mount Vernon, VA, home at age 67. #GeorgeWashington

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#3 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 12/23/2021 #1

In 1783, George Washington resigned as commander of the Continental Army and retired to his home at Mount Vernon, VA. #GeorgeWashington

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In 1943, educator and scientist George Washington Carver, who was born into slavery, died in Tuskegee, AL, at about age 80. #GeorgeWashingtonCarver

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#5 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 01/07/2022 #1

In 1789, America held its first presidential election as voters chose electors who, a month later, selected George Washington to be the nation’s first chief executive. #GeorgeWashington Elections. Rigged from the very beginning. There was no nominating process and he ran unopposed.

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In 1789, electors chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States. #GeorgeWashington

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#7 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 02/22/2022 #1

In 1732, the first president of the United States, George Washington, was born in Westmoreland County in the Virginia Colony. #GeorgeWashington

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In 1789, George Washington left Mount Vernon, VA, for his inauguration in New York. #GeorgeWashington

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#9 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 04/30/2022 #1

In 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York as the 1st president of the U.S. #GeorgeWashington

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#10 Click this link to see Historic Photos page --> 07/03/2022 #1

In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, MA. #GeorgeWashington Funny they never mention that in 1754 during the French and Indian War George Washington surrendered Fort Necessity to French forces. If it weren’t for the French and Germans —— George probably would have lost again 20 years later.

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