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46 misconceptions about the 46 presidents of the United States. It turns out, we don't know everything about our Commanders in Chief.

Did George Washington actually chop down a cherry tree? Did Lincoln own enslaved people? And how did Theodore Roosevelt REALLY feel about teddy bears?

Host Justin Dodd breaks down one misconception about EACH American president. From George Washington to President Joe Biden, we have a lot of myths to bust. Let's get started.

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