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"From historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager, comes a fond, fascinating, and often surprising look at the dogs who were the best friends of the presidents, featuring unforgettable photographs. Organized by historical eras, All-American dogs will take readers through the captivating history of the White House's four-legged friends, the impact they had on their owner-in-chiefs, and, ultimately, American history"--
2) Fala
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Dog diaries volume 8
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Fala, the Scottish terrier, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's pet, shares his story with readers, from his puppyhood spent chasing squirrels through his adulthood spent chasing dignitaries around the world with FDR.
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English
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In early 1861, as he prepared to leave his home in Springfield, Illinois, to move into the White House, Abraham Lincoln faced many momentous tasks, but none he dreaded more than telling his two youngest sons, Willie and Tad, that the familys beloved pet dog, Fido, would not be accompanying them to Washington. Lincoln, who had adopted Fido about five years earlier, was afraid the skittish dog wouldnt survive the long rail journey, so he decided to...
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2021.
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English
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President Biden's German shepherd, Champ, keeps his "dad" company; helps the family's new dog, Major, a shelter puppy, learn what to do; recalls visiting the White House when President Biden was Vice President; and settles into his new home with Major.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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First edition.
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English
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A New York Times best-selling author's tale of President Biden's friendship with his German shepherd, Major, the first shelter dog in the White House, is told in the dog's voice and filled with humor and heart. Includes back matter about past presidential pets and information about adopting shelter animals.
20) White House pets
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
With 39 presidents to date in the Oval Office come more than 400 pets over the course of 200 years. The real top dogs are the hundreds of animals that have called the White House their home. These four-legged creatures are a part of the inner sanctum. They influence elections and capture the hearts of the American people. From bears to parrots, dogs, and cats, learn of the creatures that have roamed the halls of one of the most famous homes in history....
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