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What is the origin of the story about George Washington chopping down the cherry tree?

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What is the origin of the story about George Washington chopping down the cherry tree?
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He didn't really. It's just a legend. But the story is his father gave him a new axe as a present and he wanted to try it out.
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Actually he didn't. It's just an old wives tale.
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Yes, luvs is right he got a new axe for his birthday and wanted to try it. The story is a just that: a story.
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He didn't - that's just a lovely little myth. :)
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Contrary to popular belief, he didn't chop down a cherry tree. It is nothing more than a myth.
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