George Washington
George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14,1799) was born in Westmoreland County, Va. His came from a wealthy family of English heritage, and lived in Pope's Creek on the Potomac River. Washingtons first job as a teen as a surveyor, from this job he was able to learn much about Virginia from his travels. This photo shows George Washington posing for a portrait - can you find the three differences in this photo hunt puzzle?
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One of the most famous stories of George Washington was when he supposedly chopped down his fathers cherry tree. Nearly all historians say the story was a fabrication by Mason Locke Weems. Weems toured the country selling the book he wrote which was the first biography of George Washington ever written. |
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