George Washington and the Cherry Tree: Myth or Fact?

The video explores the myth of George Washington and the cherry tree, a story popularized by Mason Locke Weems in his biography of Washington. It explains that the story is a myth, debunked by historians who rely on primary sources for accuracy. The video highlights the importance of primary sources in historical research and critiques Weems' biography as a secondary source lacking reliable evidence.

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