George Washington and the Cherry Tree: Fact or Legend?

George Washington and the Cherry Tree: Fact or Legend?

Andy LaPointe
Published on: 04/11/2026

Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? The true story behind the legend, who invented it, and why it ties cherries to February.

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