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You Never Forget Your First

You Never Forget Your First

By Alexis Coe

A Biography of George Washington. Viking, 2020.

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19 mins read

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A brief summary of You Never Forget Your First

A brilliant myth-busting study of the life of George Washington, illustrating his faults as well as his virtues, and written with humor and wit to paint an unbiased picture of America’s first president.

Key insights in You Never Forget Your First

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What do you get from this book? The truth about George Washington’s family, marriage, and military career
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There are many myths surrounding Washington; two favorites are his chopping down the cherry tree and wearing wooden dentures
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Washington’s mother, Mary, is viewed as pushy but only did her best to ensure George thrived after his father died
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Despite myths regarding Washington’s military accomplishments, he was an inept commander responsible for the French and Indian War
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The publication of Washington’s journal facilitated his image, leading him to join General Braddock at Fort Duquesne
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Washington and Martha planned to marry after he returned from a disastrous military campaign led by him and General Forbes
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Whips were used to control Washington’s slaves, even while he and colonists sought freedom from British rule
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When the British refused to acknowledge America as an independent nation, Washington began a propaganda campaign painting them as evil
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The Culper Ring was a network of spies devised by Washington, leading to America’s victory at Yorktown
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In retirement, Washington became a living legend; delegates used his status to plan America’s new government during the Constitutional Convention
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Washington’s first term as president was wrought with personal and professional difficulties
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More problems followed Washington into his second term, splitting his cabinet and ending friendships, resulting in his final retirement
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Washington’s final act was advising Adams on increasing tensions with the French
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Who should read You Never Forget Your First

Politicians • teachers • students • researchers • historians • anyone with an interest in presidential history

About the author of You Never Forget Your First

Bestselling author and presidential historian Alexis Coe holds a graduate degree in American history. She was a research curator at the New York Public Library and host of the Audible podcast Presidents Are People Too! She’s been a guest on CNN and the History Channel, and contributed articles to The New Yorker and The New York Times.

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