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‘A Time Capsule’: Centuries-Old Cherry Bottles Unearthed At George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate
There’s a popular myth that George Washington damaged a cherry tree in his youth, then confessed to his father by saying: “I ...
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George Washington’s Bottled Cherry Stash Unearthed
What did George Washington squirrel away under the floorboards ... legend holds that he disobediently chopped down the cherry tree and admitted the deed. It’s unlikely Washington himself picked ...
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From Table to Tree: Celebrate George Washington's cherry trees for the 250th birthday of America
When February arrives with cherry blossoms and celebrations for President George Washington’s birthday, we remember the ...
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'God's way of smiling at us': Iconic DC cherry blossoms create lasting joy, new beginnings
A famous cherry tree in DC was uprooted. Its clones help keep legacy ... 30 in the morning to see the flowers in all their glory during their freshman year at George Washington University. They've ...
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Nothing is trivial about our cherry blossom quiz. See where you rank.
They were returned to Japan when it was determined that they were the wrong variety of cherry tree and not suitable for Washington weather. They were ordered burned by the president when they were ...