Myth: George Washington fathered several children by his slaves.
Fact: Actually Washington was known to have treated his slaves with
respect and compassion and it is doubtful he could have fathered a child by one of them anyway. Although his wife
Martha had children from a previous marriage, George and Martha never had children together despite the fact that
George always said he wanted them. Because of this, it's reasonable to conclude that George was sterile.
INTERESTING BOOKS ABOUT
GEORGE WASHINGTON
The Real George Washington (American Classic
Series)
George Washington (DK Biography)
The Presidency of George Washington (American Presidency
Series)
Sterling Biographies: George Washington: An American
Life
Don't Know Much About George Washington
Meet George Washington
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