Although Martha adored her husband, she was not overly deferential to him. It is said that when Martha, more than a foot shorter than George, wanted to get his attention, she pulled on his shirt collar to bring his face down to her level.
General of the Continental Army, First President of the United States, successful planter and entrepreneur. Learn more about George Washington in our online biography.
Although Martha adored her husband, she was not overly deferential to him. It is said that when Martha, more than a foot shorter than George, wanted to get his attention, she pulled on his shirt collar to bring his face down to her level.
General of the Continental Army, First President of the United States, successful planter and entrepreneur. Learn more about George Washington in our online biography.
