George Washington

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George Washington was the first President of the United States and a key military leader during the American Revolutionary War. He is widely remembered for his foundational role in American history, which has been the subject of early myth-making efforts such as the famous cherry tree story. He was highly regarded for his deep understanding of human nature and its influence on political and social dynamics.

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Mentions of George Washington per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, all podcasts.

0.0‰0.5‰1‰1.5‰2‰Jul 11Aug 2Aug 25Sep 16Oct 8
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DayShare (7-day)Mentions
Jul 281.72‰2
Aug 110.09‰2
Aug 130.13‰2
Aug 170.16‰1
Aug 180.16‰2
Aug 190.20‰1
Aug 200.21‰2
Aug 210.25‰1
Aug 240.25‰1
Aug 260.17‰1
Aug 280.10‰1
Aug 310.16‰3
Sep 10.26‰3
Sep 30.30‰3
Sep 40.31‰1
Sep 80.18‰1
Sep 90.21‰1
Sep 100.22‰3
Sep 110.20‰1
Sep 130.24‰1
Sep 140.24‰1
Sep 160.24‰2
Sep 210.08‰1
Sep 220.11‰1
Sep 230.11‰2
Sep 300.03‰1
Oct 10.08‰2
Oct 20.14‰2
Oct 30.16‰1
Oct 70.16‰1

The conversation on X

X mostly discusses namesakes, historical references, and scattered views of Washington

The sample is dominated by posts about the USS George Washington, George Washington University, schools, sports teams, and other namesakes rather than the founding-era president.

Posts about the person range from admiration and educational commemoration to criticism, including claims about authoritarianism, racial supremacy, and an alleged hidden family connection.

Unlike the podcast story, the sample contains little discussion of Washington’s teeth, his enslavement-related contradictions, or his institutional legacy. Several posts simply report historical facts or repeat quotations without taking a position.

Points of view

Share of the 4 posts that take a position

  • Washington remains a model of leadership100%

    Supporters present Washington as a foundational national leader whose example, military service, and leadership remain worth commemorating. They connect him with national identity, freedom, and lessons for leadership today.

    • “"WHEN GEORGE WASHINGTON DEFENDED HIS COUNTRY, HE HAD NO IDEA THAT HE WAS GOING TO CHANGE THE WORLD. BECAUSE WITHOUT HIM, YOU COULD IMAGINE WHAT THE WORLD WOULD LOOK LIKE. GUESS WHAT? WE GOT THE SECOND GEORGE WASHINGTON" SYLVESTER STALLONE ON TRUMP.”

      @Kathyo72l · Oct 2

    • “«If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.» — George Washington 🎨 Illustration: George Washington in Princeton by Charles Willson Peale (United States Senate) #GeorgeWashington #Freedom #FreedomOfSpeech #RockON”

      @SukursalRock · Oct 1

91% of the 47 posts report news or ask questions without taking a position.

Tone toward George Washington on X

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  • Very negative 1
  • Negative 11
  • Neutral 21
  • Positive 12
  • Very positive 2

Also discussed

  • Namesakes and institutions
  • Historical commemoration
  • Criticism of Washington’s legacy
  • Presidential comparisons
  • Note: Most posts are off topic because they concern entities named George Washington rather than the historical person.
  • Note: The on-topic sample is highly fragmented, with many jokes, quotations, neutral historical references, and isolated claims; few positions recur across multiple posts.

Written by AI from 47 posts on X in the week to Oct 5. Shares count the posts read, not a poll of opinion; quoted posts are shown as written.

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