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actor portraying George Washington at Fort Necessity  

Did You Know?
As a young man in the 1750s, George Washington made four trips over the Allegheny Mountains. He was shot at by the Indians or French during each of these trips. Despite having four holes shot through his coat and two horse shot out from under him, he escaped being hit by any musket balls.

Last Updated: April 01, 2008 at 15:58 EST