If You Want a Friend in Washington
If You Want a Friend in Washington A clever, funny, and informative look at the pets--from Calvin Coolidge's wallaby to Teddy Roosevelt's flying squirrels--that have passed through the White House…
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If You Want a Friend in Washington
A clever, funny, and informative look at the pets--from Calvin Coolidge's wallaby to Teddy Roosevelt's flying squirrels--that have passed through the White House gates. From James Garfield to Calvin Coolidge to Richard Nixon, presidents often found a friend in Fido (in fact, Abe Lincoln's pup was actually named Fido). Perfect for fans of I Am George Washington and So You Want to Be President?President Truman famously said, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." And a dog is what many presidents got.
With a catchy refrain ("If you want a friend in Washington . . Others preferred cats, horses, small critters, or even big, ferocious animals like bears and alligators. ., "), this is a funny, educational book about the animals that have passed through the White House.
Whether it's favorite dogs like Barbara Bush's Millie or the