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Winds Tear Down 227-Year-Old Tree Planted by George Washington
George Washington had planted the tree in 1791
By Angela Jacob
Published at 5:57 PM EST on Mar 3, 2018 | Updated at 6:40 PM EST on Mar 3, 2018
Just a week after the anniversary of George Washington's birthday, strong winds knocked down a 227-year-old tree that the founding father himself had planted at his Mount Vernon estate.
The Virginia historical site was closed in anticipation of the 60 mph winds that hit the area Friday, but the Canadian hemlock tree and a Virginia cedar that stood watch over Washington’s tomb didn't survive the severe wind storm. ...
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