During the “Dog Days of Summer,” we examined America’ stories through its dogs. You’ll be amazed by stories about the dogs of 9-11, the first seeing eye dog in the U.S., and how the K-9 corps of World War II was made up of people’s pets.
By 1960 John Steinbeck (1902-1968) had achieved both fame and fortune. He and his third wife, Elaine, split their time primarily in New York City and Sag Harbor, and most of their trips were
to Europe.
John Steinbeck’s Poodle, Charley Read More »
When the Nixon family moved into the White House, they arrived with two canine family members: Tricia’s Yorkshire terrier named Pasha, and Julie’s French poodle, Vicky. Another family dog arrived
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Richard Nixon’s “Checkers speech,” is referred to often enough that most people have heard of it. But few recall the details of what led up to the 30-minute, prime-time television
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The very thought of going to the airport today brings up a feeling of dread in most of us—the stress of preparing for a trip, the inconvenience of going through
The Latest in Therapy Dogs: Calming Passengers at Airports Read More »
Midnight Sun was a gorgeous German shepherd that became the hero of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, a small town in central Oklahoma. Midnight Sun’s claim to fame? He proved to be an excellent 
police dog.
Midnight Sun, A Remarkable Police Dog (1926) Read More »
“If you want a friend in Washington,” Harry Truman once said, “get a dog.”
He also said: “Children and dogs are as necessary to the welfare of the country as Wall Street and the railroads.”
