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Join ERW as we discuss the famous Weems stories about George Washington with historian and author James Bish. George Washington’s lifetime family associations, primarily his Ball family relations, were relied on by Washington's first biographer Parson Weems. James Bish's new book "I Can't Tell A Lie" looks into the Washington and Ball family associations, along with Weems’ family associations. Relying on these close associations, he identifies the sources for Weems’ many anecdotes regarding Washington. Mr. Bish will also focus on the many Revolutionary War connections including The Prayer at Valley Forge, Dr James Craik, Col. William Grayson, John Cadwalader, Henry Lee II and Henry Lee lll. Were these true stories or mere myths? Listen as we explore.
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Join ERW as we discuss the famous Weems stories about George Washington with historian and author James Bish. George Washington’s lifetime family associations, primarily his Ball family relations, were relied on by Washington's first biographer Parson Weems. James Bish's new book "I Can't Tell A Lie" looks into the Washington and Ball family associations, along with Weems’ family associations. Relying on these close associations, he identifies the sources for Weems’ many anecdotes regarding Washington. Mr. Bish will also focus on the many Revolutionary War connections including The Prayer at Valley Forge, Dr James Craik, Col. William Grayson, John Cadwalader, Henry Lee II and Henry Lee lll. Were these true stories or mere myths? Listen as we explore.

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