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The True Story of The Coolest Dog the White House Has Ever Seen

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The True Story of The Coolest Dog the White House Has Ever Seen

In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt received an early Christmas president of a Scottish Terrier puppy. The President named him after his own Scottish ancestor, John Murray, aka ‘Murray the Outlaw of Falahill’. Fala, as he was nicknamed, was so cute that White House staff couldn’t resist giving him treats. After getting sick from overeating, Fala was on a strict diet of one bone a day. And the president personally fed him dinner every night.

Fala Becomes President
in 1940 Bundles for Britain was created to collect donated supplies for the UK. A dog chapter called Barkers for Britain star...

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The True Story of The Coolest Dog the White House Has Ever Seen

In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt received an early Christmas president of a Scottish Terrier puppy. The President named him after his own Scottish ...

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