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The famous Cherry tree that is associated with George Washington was supposedly killed by him as a boy. He hit it with his hatchet. It was his father's favorite tree.
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When did George Washington cut down the cherry tree?
The story about George Washington cutting down his father's cherry tree, and then being unable to lie about it, has persisted throughout history. However, there is no evidence that this ever happened, and researchers have not been able to find any.
What was the boys name that told George Washington that his cherry tree was cut down?
George Wahington cut his father's cherry tree down. When he was asked about it, he told the truth.
Examples on how George Washington was trustworthy anyone got any?
George and the cherry tree
What is the story of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree?
Reportedly, George Washington. The story of George Washington and the cherry tree first appeared in The Life of Washington by Parson Weems (1800) . He attributed it to an old lady who knew Washington when he was a boy. It is almost certainly a fable without any factual basis. (see the links for details on the story)Nonetheless, it has become part of American culture. So much so that hatchets are cherry branches are a widely recognized symbol for Washington's birthday.
What was Parson Locke Weems myth about George Washington?
He invented the tale of the Cherry Tree. The myth was that when he was a little boy, George chopped down a cherry tree. When his father asked about it, George replied, "I cannot tell a lie," and admitted his act. This was used to demonstrate the perceived image of Washington as scrupulously honest.
What kind of a tree did george washington chop down?
A cherry tree It is a story. He did not really cut down a tree.
What does it mean george Washington choped down the cherry tree?
Actually, George Washington did not chop down a cherry tree, it is just a myth.
What is a Kwanzaa cherry?
It's a Japanese flowering cherry tree. Washington DC is famous for them.
What type of tree is George Washington famous cutting down?
Cherry tree
Did George Washington cut down cherry trees?
No- the cherry tree was a fabrication, but perhaps it did capture a true aspect of Washington's character.
What is George Washington's famous fruit?
Cherries, from the legend of him cutting down a cherry tree.
Which president is associated with not lying about a cherry tree?
George Washington
What did George Washington use when he cut the cherry tree?
axe
What illegal plant did George Washington grow?
The Cherry Tree.
What type of tree is president George Washington famous for cutting down?
cherry tree
Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree or a cactus as they said on TV?
A cherry tree. Its not even possible to have cactus' in New England.
Did Washington make up the cherry tree story himself?
The Answer is False.
