President George Washington

(1789-1797)

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Martha Dandridge Custis (1731-1802)

Vice President John Adams (1789-1797)

 

You may believe me, my dear Patsy, when I assure you, in the most solemn manner, that, so far from seeking this appointment, I have used every endeavor in my power to avoid it, not only from my unwillingness to part with you and the family, but from a consciousness of its being a trust too great for my capacity .......

 

 

 

 

               

 

He probably chopped down a Christmas tree on his Mt. Vernon Plantation, but he NEVER chopped down a cherry tree (thank-you, Mason Weems)! He probably lied at times and he never stood up in a boat crossing a river (think about it!). How about that silver dollar story? Noooooooooooooo! Also, give some credit to John Hanson (do you know who he was?). However, give George Washington a "big hand" for his role in launching and creating our new government!
 
 
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