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According to traditional folklore, he didn't... but don't trust traditional folklore. Everybody tells lies, including G. Washington.
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What was Parson Locke Weems myth about George Washington?
He invented the tale of the Cherry Tree. The myth was that when he was a little boy, George chopped down a cherry tree. When his father asked about it, George replied, "I cannot tell a lie," and admitted his act. This was used to demonstrate the perceived image of Washington as scrupulously honest.
What was George Washington myth?
The George Washington myth was a story that Parson Locke Weems made up portraying how honest George Washington was. The story involved George chopping down his father's cherry tree as a young boy, his father asks him if he chopped the cherry tree down and George tells him that he "cannot tell a lie."
Abraham Lincoln say you shall not tell a lie?
No, it is supposed to be a quote from George Washington, but some websites say that it's actually a myth.
As a young man George Washington was said to be very honest anf that he never told a WHAT?
A lie, which is a lie
Which president said i will never lie to you?
There is a famous apocryphal story that George Washington cut down his father's prize cherry tree with his new axe and said when questioned ,confessed with the words, "I can not tell a lie.". Lincoln was known as "Honest Abe".
Who was famous for his quote you can not tell a lie?
George Washington
Who was the person in the fable who could not tell a lie?
George Washington
What president said he could not tell a lie?
George Washington
What are George Washington's famous sayings?
I'm pretty sure it was i shall not tell a lie
Which historical figures have displayed integrity?
George Washington. He could not tell a lie ok
What was Parson Locke Weems myth about George Washington?
He invented the tale of the Cherry Tree. The myth was that when he was a little boy, George chopped down a cherry tree. When his father asked about it, George replied, "I cannot tell a lie," and admitted his act. This was used to demonstrate the perceived image of Washington as scrupulously honest.
What is one interesting quote that George Washington said and why did he say it?
I cannot tell a lie. Because he chopped down a cherry tree and his dad asked him if he did and he said no but then he said "I cannot tell a bad lie"
How did George Washington define truth?
he didnt lie
Did George Washington chop a tree?
George Washington did not chop down a cherry tree or say "I can't tell a lie, Pa". This apocryphal story was created by Mason Locke Weems better known as Parson Weems in A History of the Life and Death, Virtues and Exploits of General George Washington to show George Washington's honesty.
What was George Washington myth?
The George Washington myth was a story that Parson Locke Weems made up portraying how honest George Washington was. The story involved George chopping down his father's cherry tree as a young boy, his father asks him if he chopped the cherry tree down and George tells him that he "cannot tell a lie."
Abraham Lincoln say you shall not tell a lie?
No, it is supposed to be a quote from George Washington, but some websites say that it's actually a myth.
Why do they say the father of are country can't tell a lie?
George Washington is known as the Father of Our Country. His famous words were "I cannot tell a lie." He is supposed to have said those words to his father after his father asked him if he cut down his cherry tree.
