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Crazy Facts About President George Washington

Find out some crazy facts about President George Washington.
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew marijuana on their plantations!
George Washington was the first American President.
President George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at Pope's Creek, Virginia.
President George Washington died on December 14, 1799 at Mount Vernon, Virginia (Age 67)
President George Washington's wife was Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (Married in 1759).
President George Washington had no children.
President George Washington was 6'2" and weighed 174 pounds in 1760.
President George Washington became president on April 30, 1789, to March 4, 1797.
President George Washington's great-grandfather came to America from England in 1657 aboard a ship named Sea Horse of London.
George Washington did not have a middle name.
George Washington learned to be a surveyor.
George Washington did not throw a silver dollar across the Potomac.
George Washington wanted to join the Royal Navy, but his mother would not let him.
George Washington contracted smallpox on the island of Barbados on November 17, 1751.
At the age of 11, George Washington inherited his first slaves.
George Washington inherited Mount Vernon in 1761.
George Washington learned to be a great dancer.
George Washington’s dental problems were a source of regular suffering.
George Washington lost more battles than he had won.
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