The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington During the American Revolution, a secret plot was uncovered that could have changed the course of history. Thomas Hickey, a member of George Washington's elite guard, conspired to end the war by killing Washington. The plot was orchestrated by William Tyron, the British-appointed governor, who sought to recruit Washington's trusted guards to help him carry out the assassination. However, the plan was foiled when Hickey was arrested on suspicion of counte