Question

What is a legend told about George Washington?

Answer 1

That he never actually told a Lie.

Answer 2

Answer:  The correct answer is : The legend of the cherry tree. George Washington did not lie.

 

Explanation:  This legend arose when Washington was about 6 years old, had an ax with which cut everything in its path. His father had a cherry tree that he cared for and he felt proud of and Washington with his ax cut the trunk of the cherry tree, when his father realized he was angry and asked who had done that to his favorite tree, entering Washington with his hach, he was surprised but told him: "I can not tell a father lie, you know I can not lie", I cut it with my little ax, the father embraced him and told him not to be afraid to tell the truth, that it was more valuable than any tree.