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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2025 · 7 MIN

The Backstory: Stealing George Washington’s head

from The Backstory with Patty Steele · host iHeartPodcasts

George Washington’s 293rd birthday is this weekend, and his death in 1799 was a shock to the brand-new United States of America. Everybody loved him and a lot of people wanted a piece of him…literally. That led to the plot to steal George Washington’s head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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George Washington’s 293rd birthday is this weekend, and his death in 1799 was a shock to the brand-new United States of America. Everybody loved him and a lot of people wanted a piece of him…literally. That led to the plot to steal George...

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