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A Cherry Tree Teaches Us What the ‘Most Enviable of All Titles’ Is

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A Cherry Tree Teaches Us What the ‘Most Enviable of All Titles’ Is
George Washington confesses to his father, Augustine Washington, in an illustration from an engraving, circa 1846. Everett Historical/Shutterstock
Lorraine Ferrier
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The tale of George Washington and the cherry tree is a story of virtue and paternal love that has endured for generations, shaping our perceptions of the first president’s early life. It’s also the source of Washington’s famous line: “I cannot tell a lie.”
Ironically, the legend may in fact be purely fiction, but that’s another story. Whether historically accurate or not, the story is part of our American heritage.
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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