Folklore says that George Washington was known for never telling a lie . 70 % of Americans in poll think George Washington did lie to the public as well . ` ` Honest Abe '' ' fares only a little better -- 71 % think he lied as well . Poll suggests Americans think the problem of dishonesty is not a new one .
70 % of Americans in poll think George Washington did lie to the public as well . ` ` Honest Abe '' ' fares only a little better -- 71 % think he lied as well . Poll suggests Americans think the problem of dishonesty is not a new one .