When Washington Called A Ceasefire Over A Dog
Even the American Revolutionary War needed a dog break.
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In true American form, the Founding Father of the United States loved dogs. Read more about one time he crossed enemy lines in order to ensure one dog's safe return.
![George Washington was a dog enthusiast. The first President of the United States kept many breeds of dogs in a kennel on his property, which he would](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/pictofact/3/4/4/744344.jpg?v=1)
![On October 8, 1777, Washington's Army had just suffered a loss at the Battle of Germantown. But they noticed a stowaway had joined their ranks. THE BA](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/pictofact/3/4/8/744348.jpg?v=1)
![The dog of the English General had wandered into the battlefield and followed the surrending soldiers back to the American camp. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/pictofact/3/4/7/744347.jpg?v=1)
![Washington's men wanted to keep the dog, to taunt their enemy. However, Washington took care of the terrier as if it was his own, even though the coll](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/pictofact/3/5/0/744350.jpg?v=1)
![Washington had a messenger return the dog, carrying a white flag with the following note: General Washington's compliments to General Howe. He does hi](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/pictofact/3/4/6/744346.jpg?v=1)
![Howe was grateful to Washington and called the incident an honorable act. Historians comment that Howe, even though he continued to win battles, nev](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/pictofact/3/4/9/744349.jpg?v=1)
![When Washington won the war, he returned to his home, Mount Vernon. For a little while, he was able to fox hunt with his beloved hounds and breed what](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/pictofact/3/4/5/744345.jpg?v=1)