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The life of George Washington
Book • 1840
Mason Locke Weems's "The Life of George Washington" is a biography of the first president of the United States.
It's best known for the famous anecdote about young George Washington chopping down a cherry tree and admitting his wrongdoing.
While historically inaccurate, the story became a powerful symbol of honesty and integrity.
The book was immensely popular and contributed to the creation of a national mythos around Washington.
It shaped the image of Washington as a moral exemplar for generations of Americans.
The book's enduring legacy lies in its impact on the American cultural imagination.
It's best known for the famous anecdote about young George Washington chopping down a cherry tree and admitting his wrongdoing.
While historically inaccurate, the story became a powerful symbol of honesty and integrity.
The book was immensely popular and contributed to the creation of a national mythos around Washington.
It shaped the image of Washington as a moral exemplar for generations of Americans.
The book's enduring legacy lies in its impact on the American cultural imagination.
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Mentioned by Sinclair Ferguson when discussing the story of George Washington and the cherry tree.
Is It Ever Right to Lie?
