Religious views of George Washington
Subject in History
Religious views of George Washington has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Rest Is History. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Dominic SandbrookBritish historian, author and co-host of The Rest Is History
Sandbrook argues Washington's austere Virginia Anglicanism and concern for dignity make kneeling in view of his men implausible.
“it's utterly implausible that Washington would have knelt in the snow, especially where his men could have seen him”
The Rest Is History: 683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1) (Jun 28, 2026) · Listen from 38:51
Sandbrook argues the story of Washington kneeling in prayer in the snow is a fabrication invented after his death by Parson Weems.
“this story about him kneeling in the snow is absolutely fake. It was invented in 1800 after Washington's death”
The Rest Is History: 683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1) (Jun 28, 2026) · Listen from 39:21
Podcasts
- The Rest Is History · 1 episode
Episodes
683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1)The Rest Is History · Jun 28, 2026 · 1 h 16 min
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland trace George Washington's origins and character and examine the winter at Valley Forge in 1777–78 that made his reputation.