The Eisenhower Dog, Heidi
During their time in the White House (1953-1961), Ike and Mamie Eisenhower simplified their lives by keeping animals to a minimum. They had only two pets during this time, a […]
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Presidential Pets
Laddie Boy, Warren Harding’s Dog
Laddie Boy was an Airedale belonging to Warren G. Harding, the 29th president of the United States (1921-23).
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George Washington’s Poodle
America Comes Alive featured a George Washington dog story in early July, but I now have another one.
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The Coolidge Dogs (and Other Animals)
If the American population divided itself into pet people and non-pet people, Calvin Coolidge—our 30th president (1923-1929)—and his wife Grace, would definitely be on the “pet” side of the line.
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Gerald and Betty Ford’s Golden Retriever, Liberty
Liberty, a presidential dog, surfaced as a good subject to profile because it provided variety to readers who may want to read about more than dog movie stars or war dogs.
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LBJ’s Dogs
LBJ’s most famous dogs were two beagles. Him and Her were born in June of 1963, and were destined to be the best-known pets of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th president