George Washington

From Washington to Trump: 50 presidential claims we've investigated to mark Presidents Day

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 16, 2026

We dug into centuries of presidential rumors, including tales about unusual pets and White House ...

Did Trump say George Washington received MRI scan while discussing his own 'perfect' results?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Nov. 12, 2025

The president did say he received an MRI scan in October 2025.

50 pieces of presidential trivia to mark Presidents Day

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 17, 2025

From allegations of extramarital affairs to claims of after-death hauntings of the White House — ...

George Washington Said, 'If Freedom of Speech Is Taken Away, Then Dumb and Silent We May Be Led'?

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Sept. 4, 2024

“My spidy sense tells me that George never said that,” one Reddit user commented.

Tomb Built for George Washington Inside US Capitol Was Never Used?

Written by: Caroline Wazer

Aug. 17, 2024

Washington died in 1799, six years after the construction of the Capitol began.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Defaced George Washington Statue at GWU?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

May 3, 2024

A George Washington University protest encampment surrounding the statue in question began on Ap ...

Were George Washington's Teeth Really Made of Wood?

Written by: David Emery

Feb. 19, 2024

The first U.S. president famously wore ill-fitting, painful false teeth. Legend has it they were ...

Was a Rocket Launched into Space Carrying Remains of 330 People, Including George Washington?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Jan. 9, 2024

"Imagine telling George Washington way back that one day in the future we'd be shooting his ashe ...

Did George Washington Die Before Dinosaurs Were Discovered?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 3, 2024

The first president of the United States died in 1799.

Is There a Secret Chamber Hidden Behind Mount Rushmore?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 10, 2023

It's actually a not-so-secret chamber.

Are There No Democrats on Mount Rushmore?

Written by: David Emery

May 22, 2023

The monumental sculpture depicting four U.S. presidents was completed in 1941.

Is the 'Damn Those Pesky Facts' Quotes Meme Accurate?

Written by: Jordan Liles

July 6, 2022

A meme purported to show eight quotes on the subject of religion from thre ...

Did George Washington Say, 'It Is Better To Be Alone Than In Bad Company'?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Nov. 29, 2022

He was, at least, aware of the saying.

No, George Washington Didn't Make This Anti-Semitic Remark

Written by: David Mikkelson

Oct. 16, 2002

Anti-Semitic screeds are nothing new; neither, unfortunately, is the practice of attempting to l ...

Did George Washington Order Troops To Get Vaccinated Against Smallpox?

Written by: Dan Evon

Aug. 6, 2021

Washington wrote in 1777 that the Continental Army had more to "dread" from smallpox than from t ...

Did Washington Say When Nation Mistrusts Citizens with Guns, the Government Has 'Evil Plans'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 2, 2022

We don't recommend relying on quote memes as credible sources of information.

Does Washington Face Opposite Direction on 2022 US Quarter?

Written by: Dan Evon

June 2, 2022

While some suggested the new quarter reflects modern society turning its back on God, this desig ...

Did George Washington Actually Chop Down a Cherry Tree?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Feb. 18, 2022

A tale about honesty might have actually been very dishonest.

Was This the Original Mount Rushmore Design Before Funding Ran Out?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Jan. 16, 2022

Initial designs showed the four presidents in their suits.

Are George Washington's Hair and JFK's Harvard Sweater Up for Auction?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Feb. 14, 2021

"The copious lock of George Washington's grayish tan hair is tied together with a fine white th ...