FACT: William "Billy" Lee was owned by George Washington.

FACT: Officers in the American Army stated that, besides Martha Washington, Billy was George's closest and most trusted companion.

FACT: Billy served as a military attaché, servant and bodyguard for George Washington.

FACT: George spoke and wrote about his admiration and love for Billy Lee.

FACT: After a horseback riding accident, Billy was badly injured and unable to walk. Washington enlisted the aid of engineers to construct metal leg braces for Billy's legs, so that Billy could join Washington in New York City during his Presidency. n.

FACT: Billy's image was included in the background of several portraits of George Washington, most importantly, the Washington Family painting.

FACT: Upon his death, Washington owned 317 slaves at his Mount Vernon plantation. Only one, Billy Lee, was freed in George's last Will and Testament.

FACT: At Mt. Vernon, the final resting places of Billy and George are within 50 feet of each. George lies in a marble tomb, while Billy lies in an unmarked grave.

FACT: Private conversations occurred between George Washington and Billy Lee, of which, there is no official record...this is the inspiration for BILLY AND GEORGE.