White House Pets
Animals -- whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays -- have long been a major part of...
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Top Dogs at the White House
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White House Pets: Merry Menagerie
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William Seale - In Memoriam 1939–2019
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Sharing White House History about George Washington
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Ron Nessen
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Sourcing the White House Turkey
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Presidents at the Races
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Carriages of the Presidents
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The President's Daily Diary
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White House Horses
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Equestrian Sports & Leisure Pursuits
Many modern presidents have had a casual interest in horseback riding, particularly as a vacation sport. However, no modern president...