Рет қаралды 208,517
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.
Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Morning" Channel HERE: bit.ly/20gXwJT
Get more of "CBS Sunday Morning" HERE: cbsn.ws/1PlMmAz
Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Instagram HERE: bit.ly/23XunIh
Like "CBS Sunday Morning" on Facebook HERE: on. 1UUe0pY
Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Twitter HERE: bit.ly/1RquoQb
Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Google+ HERE: bit.ly/1O3jk4x
Get the latest news and best in original reporting from CBS News delivered to your inbox. Subscribe to newsletters HERE: cbsn.ws/1RqHw7T
Get your news on the go! Download CBS News mobile apps HERE: cbsn.ws/1Xb1WC8
Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream local news live, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access. Try it free! bit.ly/1OQA29B
---
"CBS Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science, Americana and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS Sunday Morning broadcast times.