American Myths About U.S. Presidents Debunked

282 views · Published 18 February 2018 · 1:53 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: Newsweek · 2018 · News & Politics

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Here are some fact-checked urban legends surrounding past U.S. presidents from George Washington’s cherry tree to the alleged curse of Tippecanoe.

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