 Now, George Washington was not a perfect man. He was a flesh and blood human being like all the rest of us. But even human beings can do extraordinary things. And in these stories, we see a man with the mark of greatness. While these episodes in Washington's life might seem too good to be true, they are true. They are part of how our country became what it is today. So the next time you look at that famous portrait on the dollar bill, remember, those who knew him saw a very different man.