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History or Mis-story?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore some of our country's founding myths and legends by participating in an online poll. For example, did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree, then confess to his father about the deed, saying, I cannot tell a lie?
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Where the Cherry Tree Grew

For Students 6th - 8th
"I cannot tell a lie. "-Washington. Children have grown up listening to the story of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree to teach students lessons on honesty. Was this a true or false story? Read the following interview with...