In honor of President's Day, I shall share with you a story about George and Harry. This true story is 100% disputed.
December 25th, 1777 General George and his men are on one of Pennsylvania's shores. They are about to cruise across the Delaware to throw a surprise for their rivals in New Jersey. George observes his downcast troops who are shivering from the brutal weather. He walks over to the rear of his boat to where Harry the artillery chief is sitting. Harry looks at George as he approaches, perhaps ready to follow battle commands... George Washington hollers, "Shift your fat ass Harry, before you swamp the damn boat!" Harry might be crying but if he is, it is from laughter. He and the troops are guffawing as they set off for New Jersey. Their spirits are lifted. * * * Sources: 1) https://www.trussel.com/hf/washwit.htm 2) http://www.coopertoons.com/merryhistory/washingtonandknox/georgeandhenry.html
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