By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/photo-washingtons-false-teeth Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Photo: Washington’s false teeth Nation Feb 17, 2014 11:38 AM EDT https://twitter.com/BeschlossDC/status/435447570140106752 Historian Michael Beschloss shares this photo of one set of President Washington’s false teeth. Mount Vernon has a wonderful writeup of the first president’s complete dental history, noting that “When Washington was inaugurated President in 1789, only one real tooth remained in his mouth.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
https://twitter.com/BeschlossDC/status/435447570140106752 Historian Michael Beschloss shares this photo of one set of President Washington’s false teeth. Mount Vernon has a wonderful writeup of the first president’s complete dental history, noting that “When Washington was inaugurated President in 1789, only one real tooth remained in his mouth.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now