EPISODE · Jul 2, 2021 · 6 MIN
S03 E27 The First President?
from An Ounce - For Your Consideration · host Jim Fugate
One of those things in US history that is well known - and beyond debate - is the identity of our iconic first President, General George Washington.The one who chopped down the cherry tree and could not tell a lie to get himself out of trouble.The guy who held out during the brutal winter in Valley Forge. The one who with his troops, crossed the Delaware River and kick the brits butts.The General who lead our new nation to victory.However, a little deeper dive into American history brings up a bit of a challenge to that fact. Listen in as I argue both sides of history - and let you decide for yourself.
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One of those things in US history that is well known - and beyond debate - is the identity of our iconic first President, General George Washington. The one who chopped down the cherry tree and could not tell a lie to get himself out of trouble. The guy who held out during the brutal winter in Valley Forge. The one who with his troops, crossed the Delaware River and kick the brits butts. The General who lead our new nation to victory. However, a little deeper dive into American history...
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