[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.

[hanamizu]

I believe it was one of the Indians who opened the skull of the Frenchman and washed his hands with his brains. No one ever accused Washington of it, but since he was in command...He did sign a surrender at Ft. Necessity that, not knowing French, took responsibility for his death.

He enters the world’s stage in his 20s. The King of England, George II, knew his name and he played a big part in starting a world war.

[the OlLine Rebel]

That’s a pretty common posit.

The governor basically stated as much, at least that he signed off on “murdering” him. Not directly, but the ambush being murder.

[the OlLine Rebel]

And yes, he is the greatest American (at least naturalized!) and I think the greatest man, period.

[Captain Walker]

There were practical (and legitimate) questions surrounding Jumonville's death long before American park rangers were discussing it, though.

I don't think there is any question that the officer died while being held in captivity under Washington's command; the French were incensed about it once they learned of it.