George Washington, also known as the “Father of His Country”, was the first President of the United States. He was born in England and came from quite humble beginnings but was very ambitious and quickly rose through the ranks of both the British and Patriot armies. President George Washington was a skilled politician and tactician who shaped the United States of America. Read on to hear facts about him most people don’t know.
No Wooden Teeth
This is a common misconception, so let us get this out of the way first. George Washington did not have wooden teeth! It used to be a common practice, but it was not one he ever took part in. Even though he did get his teeth removed and replaced, they installed teeth made of gold, ivory, carved animal bone, and human teeth. Purchase records show that he bought teeth from his own slaves. As you can see, Washington knew that using wood for his chompers would not be a good idea whatsoever.
No Wooden Teeth
Fell In Love With Friend’s Wife
Before he married Martha, he first professed his love to a woman called Sally Fairfax. She was the wife of George William Fairfax, a good friend of his. In 1758, he wrote a letter to her and said, “‘Tis true I profess myself a votary to Love. I acknowledge that a Lady is in the case; and, further, I confess that this lady is known to you. Yes, Madam, as well as she is to one who is too sensible of her Charms to deny the Power whose influence he feels and must ever submit to … You have drawn me, my dear Madam, or rather I have drawn myself, into an honest confession of a Simple Fact.”
Fell In Love With Friend’s Wife
