Washington once said, "I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man." Which of the following events in Washington's life is the best evidence of this statement?

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2 May, 12:28

Washington once said, "I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man." Which of the following events in Washington's life is the best evidence of this statement?

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Denisse Horn · Answer 1

Assuming that this is referring to the same list of options that was posted before with this question, the best option would be when he chopped down a cherry tree, because he was compelled to tell the truth anyway. This story has been highly contested, however.