Thomas Jefferson’s Dogs
Dogs were initially held in poor esteem by Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) when he was a young man. In an era when most landowners kept livestock that were important in commerce, dogs […]
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Bummer and Lazarus: Street Dogs and Friends
Bummer and Lazarus were stray dogs who wandered the streets of San Francisco in the 1860s, begging for handouts and patrolling the area for rats to kill. They were also
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WWII War Dog: Lucky, The Family Pet
At the start of World War II, the United States military had no canine corps so it fell to civilians, primarily led by poodle breeder Alene Erlanger, to organize a
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Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle’s Dog, Luke
Fatty Arbuckle’s dog, Luke, was one of the most talented stars of silent films. In a day when camera tricks were technologically not possible, Luke is seen jumping from one
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Bear Cubs at the White House
Two bear cubs were the most unusual animals to be in residence at the White House during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency (1801-1809). Throughout his lifetime, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) pursued scientific knowledge
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Celebrating American Expansion this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a reminder of the birth of our country as well as its expansion across the continent and beyond. Today we know that much of the
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