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Weems-Botts Museum, Dumfries, Virginia
The oldest structure in Dumfries, Virginia was once the bookstore and lodging for traveling salesman, Mason Locke Weems.
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Washington’s Cherry Tree
George Washington as a child, according to the writing of Mason Locke Weems, is believed to have chopped down a cherry tree. Is the tale legend or fact?
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Author of Washington's Biography
Did George Washington, as a small boy, chop down his father's cherry tree or did Weems invent this story for his biography of George Washington entitled: Life of George W
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George Washington's Early Years
Washington was born into a fairly prosperous Virginian family, and with diligence and luck succeeded in becoming a surveyor at age 16 before inheriting Mount Vernon
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Washington Book Makes Money
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
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Columbus, the Flat Earth Theory, and Other Myths
From Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty" speech to Equiano's autobiographical narrative, historians attempt to correct the record by questioning long held assumptions.
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