When is National Checkers Day And Dogs In Politics Day?
Saturday September 23rdNational Checkers Day (which is also known as Dogs in Politics Day) honors Political Pooches, First Fidos, or Revolutionary Rovers on September 23rd, which is also known as Dogs in Politics Day.
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In the White House, more dogs than presidents have lived.. Although this day marks the day in history that Checkers the dog stole the spotlight, many other popular pooches have made their way to center stage.
For example, while President Carter was winning the election, his first Dog was being born.. The Border Collie lived with the First Family for a short time, but not for long.
Murry, the Outlaw of Falahill (Fala for short) caused quite a stir. Murry, another White House canine by the name of Murry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's well-traveled Scottish Terrier was notorious for taking off. According to reports, the President forgot his pet after one trip with FDR to the Aleutian Islands. The President sent the Navy back to recover Fala, according to the transcript. During the next election, the story unfolded and became a point of contention for political discussion.
