[Captain Walker]

Interestingly, Washington applied three times for a commission in the British army, and was declined on all three occasions.

American history would probably have been very different indeed had he received such a commission.

[Perseverando]

Interestingly, Washington applied three times for a commission in the British army, and was declined on all three occasions.

American history would probably have been very different indeed had he received such a commission.

Washington didn't receive a commission in the British army because there is a God and His had was on George Washington from an early age, IMHO.

[aumrl]

Interestingly, I heard a Park Ranger question whether GW murdered the French officer at the 1754 engagement in PA.
Always the attempt to tear down probably the Greatest American.