Here are some little-known facts about George Washington.
*George Washington was the only president to win a unanimous vote of the Electoral College.
*The nation's capital,along with one state,31 countries and 17 cities are named in Washington's honor.
*AS a farmer,Washington is credited with introducing the mule to America.Life in Virginia during Washington's youth was harsh.His wife,Martha,once wrote that receiving a tea bag was a precious gift.
*He was the only president who did not live in Washington D.C.
*Washington's second inaugural address is the shortest ever delivered,135 words.
*According to Newsweek,14 percent of preschoolers think George Washington is still the president of the U.S.
*George Washington was the only president to win a unanimous vote of the Electoral College.
*The nation's capital,along with one state,31 countries and 17 cities are named in Washington's honor.
*AS a farmer,Washington is credited with introducing the mule to America.Life in Virginia during Washington's youth was harsh.His wife,Martha,once wrote that receiving a tea bag was a precious gift.
*He was the only president who did not live in Washington D.C.
*Washington's second inaugural address is the shortest ever delivered,135 words.
*According to Newsweek,14 percent of preschoolers think George Washington is still the president of the U.S.
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