The major theme running through Weems’s account of Washington’s life was the central importance of his Christian upbringing to his later greatness. Published in 1800, Weems’s “The Life and Memorable Actions of George Washington” was a runaway hit that went through 20 editions over 25 years. Washington’s first biographer, “Parson” Mason Locke Weems, created many of the popular myths that still envelope the “Father of Our Country” today. And we have been perpetuating myths about him almost from the moment he died on Dec. Despite leading an extraordinary life, the popular perception of Washington is shrouded in myth to a greater extent than any other founder. In many ways, George Washington is more famous for things that he never did than his many real-life accomplishments. Today’s question: George Washington is famous for many things. Each week, The Spokesman-Review examines one question from the Naturalization Test immigrants must pass to become United States citizens.
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