George Washington and his first love, Mary Philipse

The familiar portrait of the father of our country is of the model of virtue and resolve who could not tell a lie. But the author and WCBS-TV anchor Mary Calvi says her research uncovered details about the first love of George Washington's life, the heiress Mary Philipse, one of the wealthiest women in the colonies, and how their relationship may not have ended once each of them was married to others. Jim Axelrod reports on the story behind Calvi's historical novel, "Dear George, Dear Mary," about the first president's first love, and with famed Washington scholar historian Richard Brookhiser about the first president's reputation.

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[josephpetrino]

She writes a romance novel with Washington as a character and they treat her like a historian.

[sammyvh]

It's good to know George never got the woman he wanted in life either. We're all in the same boat crossing the river.

[grat]

Based on what she read out loud, I'm gonna pass on this one.

[Controversial_Celebrity_Quotes]

I don't think I'll be reading her fictional account anytime soon.

[cynthiaharrell]

George's hidden love was Sally Fairfax. Would like to see a book written on this relationship. Those of us that grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia, were told of Sally being his paramour.

[donniemoder]

This report does not pass the smell test.

[karolinaleleniewski]

This woman makes me uncomfortable it’s like she’s a news anchor 100% of the Time

[GodsndFavoriteBassPlyr]

This really isn't about history ... This is about .. a very poorly scripted and acted book ad... by an author who might be more adept at romantic fiction.

[Jacquelinewinters]

can't argue that this is fake news so basically you guys are promoting your employee's side hustle.

[shannongeorgiapeach]

If I'm not mistaken, Martha Washington burned alot of George's personal diarys and papers that said anything about Mary or their personal lives, she did this to persevere their legacy. So, idk how this lady would know facts?

[johnw]

So a local b-level CBS New York newsreader happens to write a romance novel featuring  George Washington so compelling and of historic interest that CBS Good Morning absolutely must feature it on their nationally broadcast Sunday program? Hmmmm...

[melindadouglas]

This is based on fiction not fact, so I choose not to believe it. Nothing more than a romance novel. I think G Washington was a man of integrity and honor who would not cheat on his wife. That is why I love him.

[adorabledeplorable]

Is she saying that George and Mary were “ only human “?
Say it isn’t so .

[susannemcarlisle]

This was beneath the show. Period. Corporate nepotism in the extreme. Really shameful.

[JodyK]

Doesn’t make sense one bit since all his energy went into the most pressing urgent military matters. He would never had the time to woo a woman. That would have been the furthest thing from his mind. He was a committed man to his country and military. He might have liked her as he liked many intelligent women and enjoyed their company. There is nothing within her biography that leads me to believe this.

Why did she marry that traitor Captain Morris. After his death Mary fled to England. So, I doubt she would have ever let herself become Washington’s first love. She knew who Morris was

[TheStuport]

Welp....after learning years later that George didn't actually cut down a Cherry Tree, I'm listing this under "possible gossip".

[dafttool]

Reminds me of that old trope of “Washington slept here.” He had to sleep somewhere

[jrpacer]

Your first love is never truly forgotten.... :)

[Forestdawg]

I believe I read that Martha burned a great deal of their letters when he died.

[taryn]

As we mark the birthday of George’ Washington lets dishonor his memory and make up crap about him.