5 Surprising Facts About George Washington
Sofia Caba
The story about young George and the cherry tree is just a myth.
George Washington was a rockstar general in the American Revolutionary War, leading the American Army to victory against the British.
Washington became the first president of the United States in 1789, setting many standards for future presidents.
George Washington was a whiskey distiller; his Mount Vernon estate produced some of the finest whiskey of the time.
Washington didn't have wooden teeth; his dentures were made from a mix of human teeth, animal teeth, and ivory.