Skippy: Asta from The Thin Man
In the 1930s, Skippy (Asta) was a huge dog star. He lifted the hearts of people during the Depression, and everyone loved him. But Skippy had a head start. He […]
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A Civil War Dog: Harvey and the Barking Dog Regiment of Ohio
We are 150 years from the time of the Civil War, so during our first week of the Dog Days of Summer I wanted to be sure to include one
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The Pets of President John F. Kennedy’s Family
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) was the youngest candidate ever to be elected president, and he served from 1961-1963. (This year we will mark the 50th year since his assassination.) Kennedy
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A July Salute to Military Dogs Like Cairo
On May 1, 2011 when Americans heard that Osama bin Laden had been killed by American forces, the news was particularly stunning because there were absolutely no news leaks.
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A Salute to Military Dogs Like Cairo
On May 1, 2011 when Americans heard that Osama bin Laden had been killed by American forces, the news was particularly stunning because there were absolutely no news leaks.
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Four Thoughts for the Fourth of July
1. We all consider July Fourth to be “our nation’s birthday,” but given the number of steps it took to be a free country, it’s good to be reminded of what the day actually signifies:
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