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Why did Calvin Coolidge pardon a raccoon for Thanksgiving — and keep it as a pet?
President Calvin Coolidge opened his home; Rebecca was spared, and the Coolidges had an unorthodox new pet. “It did not take us long to discover that she was no ordinary raccoon but an ...
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Cal Coolidge’s crazy coon | Holy Cow! History
Though the flinty New Englander wasn’t known for personal warmth, Silent Cal had a soft spot in his heart for critters.
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The Classic Dessert President Calvin Coolidge Liked To Spike With Pork
During his time in the White House, President Calvin Coolidge was known to integrate salt pork into this dessert, giving it a ...
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White House pets: Cats, dogs and raccoons through the years
First Lady Grace Coolidge, wife of President Calvin Coolidge, holds their pet raccoon Rebecca. It was given to the Coolidge family in 1926 by a supporter who suggested she be served up for a ...
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THE PRESIDENCY: The White House Week: Jan. 3, 1927
On Christmas Day, President Coolidge was astir before 7 a.m. Going out on the rear grounds of the White House, he greeted his pet raccoon ... since the death of Calvin Coolidge Jr. Later the ...