What is significant is that is that within a year of Washington's death there were bullshit legends about him circulating, including the famed cherry-tree bullshit. There were still living members of his family at the time as well as friends, former soldiers, acquaintances, and enemies around but still this story gained traction?
How much easier to create bullshit stories about jebus-the-never-was?
How much easier to create bullshit stories about jebus-the-never-was?