The Power of a Good Story: Conover Foundation Reminds Us of George Washington and the Cherry Tree Legend
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Friday, February 14, 2020
Conover Foundation, Inc. has sponsored the creation of an historic roadside marker dedicated to George Washington, the virtues he brought to make the USA great, and his selfless service to our Nation.
Key Points:
- Conover Foundation, Inc. has sponsored the creation of an historic roadside marker dedicated to George Washington, the virtues he brought to make the USA great, and his selfless service to our Nation.
- Parson Weems published the first edition of his most influential work, later known as The Life of Washington, in 1800.
- Widely distributed across the United States, Weems's book shaped the heroic image of George Washington in the mind of the American public.
- Conover Foundation works in three areas: 1)CELEBRATING the character of important Americans in history who demonstrated great empathy for others.