Podcast U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies
Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
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Animals -- whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays -- have long been a major part of life at the White House. Some pets simply provided companionship to the president and his family. Others gained fame for a role in shaping the president's public image. No matter what job was bestowed upon them, White House pets usually did it well.
Taping for White House web cam series, "Barney Cam IV," 2005.
Fun Facts:
A Japanese spaniel, c. 2005.
Fala with news photographers at the White House, 1942.
The Roosevelts' pony, Algonquin, visits Archie.
President George W. Bush's English springer spaniel, Spot, plays on the White House lawn, 2001.
Content by White House Historical Association in cooperation with the White House Curator's Office and the National Park Service.
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