George Washington was our first president and the father of our country. Many books and articles have been written about him, and his life has been studied thoroughly. We are also aided in knowing him by the many records he kept about his life, his farms, and his purchases.
With all that information, some facts get lost in the shuffle. Here are a few fun facts about George Washington that you may not know.
Do you know:
Why did George Washington like to dance?
Was Washington ever a British military officer?
How many foreign countries did Washington visit?
How many children did Washington bear?
Did Washington free his slaves upon his death?
Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
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