George Washington: 3 Interesting Facts

“George Washington looks weird, but the dog looks nice.” – Feedback from my eldest

Here are three interesting facts about George Washington:

1. He loved dogs. He bred and cared for over 30 dogs. Three of these dogs were supposedly named  Drunkard, Tipler, and Tipsy.
2. He wrote a lot of letters. A LOT.  Estimates are between 18,000 to 20,000 letters.
3. He had a temper. General Charles Scott wrote of Washington’s reaction to Charles Lee’s retreat from the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse in 1778:

“He swore that day till the leaves shook on the trees. Charming! Delightful! Never have I enjoyed such swearing before or since. Sir, on that memorable day he swore like an angel from heaven!”

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