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A biographer made up the story about George Washington confessing to cutting down the cherry tree. Yet, it’s easy to believe based on his…

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Oct 09, 2020
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A biographer made up the story about George Washington confessing to cutting down the cherry tree. Yet, it’s easy to believe based on his character.

The story has also been useful for generations of parents as an example of taking accountability. As a child, you may have learned that it’s more honorable to own up to your actions rather than blame others …

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