What about the rest of the story?
Though the fact have been told, questions may still arise. Here are some you may ave regarding the story of John Hanson:
Why has nobody heard of John Hanson?
John Hanson was president under the Articles of Confederation. Unfortunately, this government would fail in later years, this leading to our present day Constitution. Who would you rather want to consider the first President of a new nation, hoping to boost its popularity: a president of a failed government, or a an experienced and beloved war hero.
Another reason for this confusion regarding Hanson is when a biographer asked for many of the records about Hanson's life, including most of his personal documents. He hoped to write a book detailing the lives of Washington and Hanson, however he lost most of the records he borrowed- the only ones that could give us any insight to his life. Had the records not been lost and the book succeeded, then maybe more would know
Another reason for this confusion regarding Hanson is when a biographer asked for many of the records about Hanson's life, including most of his personal documents. He hoped to write a book detailing the lives of Washington and Hanson, however he lost most of the records he borrowed- the only ones that could give us any insight to his life. Had the records not been lost and the book succeeded, then maybe more would know