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No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By  MICHAEL CASEYFebruary 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston
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The article clarifies two facts about George Washington: he did not have wooden teeth, and he led the Siege of Boston. The Associated Press article, dated February 13, 2026, highlights Washington's leadership during the Siege of Boston in the mid-1770s, a crucial campaign before he became the first U.S. president. The article includes photos taken in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, featuring a statue of Washington and the Longfellow House, which served as his headquarters during the siege. The purpose of the article is to inform the public about Washington's historical role and dispel a common misconception about his dental history.

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