How George Washington’s hair became a totem — and a proof of belonging
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
February 21, 202216m 6s
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Show Notes
Collecting the hair of prominent people was once a thriving hobby. Historian Keith Beutler of Missouri Baptist University explains how that hobby hit a fever pitch with George Washington — and continues today.