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The White House has been home to some of the quirkiest, most unique pets in American history. These animals, from a raccoon to a cat with a website, have had their moments of fame, and some even made ...

Since the nation’s founding, pets have played an essential role in the lives of many U.S. presidents. A new exhibition at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston tells the story ...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House1600 Sessions podcast today about presidential pets, some of the most beloved ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin, author of "The People's House Miscellany," discussed the history of pets in the White ...

Online columnist Paul Bedard, who writes "Washington Whispers," is reporting that President Bill Clinton and former First Lady, now U.S. Secretary of State Hillary's White House pet Socks the Cat is ...

The White House has often been home to plenty of beloved pets. Dogs and cats may dominate the spotlight, but over the years, an entire menagerie of unexpected animals has wandered its halls, surprised ...

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin Discusses the Legacy and Impact of White House Pets with John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Director Alan Price WASHINGTON, ...