The first President, and one of the best. It was for this reason that he was given the honor of having his face on the $1 bill. FOREVER. They unfortunately could not find a better picture of him. No cameras, and nobody thought to paint a portrait of him until he already looked like an old lady. He was once a tall and impressive war general, but there's little time for portraits during battle.
George Washington was very strong and also good at dancing and riding horses. It was for these reasons and many others that he had no trouble finding a spouse. He married Martha Washington. It was her second marriage, but that's okay. Also she had a lot of money going into the relationship, but that's okay too. George carried his share of the load in other ways, especially when he became President later on.
Most people know the story of George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree. (As a child. You'd have to be a real jerk to do such a thing to your father as an adult.) In the story, once questioned by his father the young Washington is quoted as saying "I cannot tell a lie, Pa." To this day, it is a story told to children to encourage them to be honest after they've done something bad. Unfortunately the whole thing was made up. I guess the guy that made it up was fond of irony.
Another made-up lie is that George Washington had wooden teeth. He did not. He did have FALSE teeth, but they were made from other things. The best ones were made from elephant and hippopotamus tusks and held together with gold springs. Man, it must be good to be President. The teeth are never seen in portraits of him. Too difficult to hold the pose.
George Washington and his army endured a harsh winter at Valley Forge from 1777 until 1778. It was only a few months, not as long as it sounds, but nevertheless conditions were miserable. The men were tired, ill-equipped, often barefoot, and they only had one axe. (and no, George did not chop down a cherry tree with it.) Thousands died, but George Washington kept it together. The food supply was low, but nobody resorted to cannibalism.
a lot of people, places, and things are named after George Washington. These include the nation's capital, the STATE of Washington, the Washington Monument, George Washington Bridge, the Washington Redskins (indirectly), many U.S. citizens, and the George Washington Cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz dry vermouth
- 1 oz brandy
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Instructions
In a mixing glass with ice, stir all ingredients together. Strain into a rocks glass and serve with ice. Garnish with a cherry if desired.
In a mixing glass with ice, stir all ingredients together. Strain into a rocks glass and serve with ice. Garnish with a cherry if desired.
In summary, I cannot tell a lie. George Washington was GREAT.
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