This Day in History: The “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” of WWII
On this day in 2005, a memorial is dedicated for Smoky, the “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” of World War II. Smoky was a little Yorkshire Terrier...
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Sep 263 min read
This Day in History: Old Abe, the original “Screaming Eagle”
On this day in 1864, an eagle by the name of “Old Abe” is given to the people of Wisconsin. He would later become the inspiration for the...
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Jun 26, 20233 min read
This Day in History: USMC's Bulldog Mascots
On this day in 1927, the United States Marine Corps adopts a mascot: the English bulldog. Did you ever wonder why Marines are sometimes...
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Dec 13, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Lex & Other Military K-9 Adoptions
On this day in 2007, the U.S. Marine Corps grants a bomb-sniffing German Shepherd early retirement. Lex’s release marked the first time...
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Jul 9, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Chips, the war dog
On this day in 1943, a dog becomes a World War II hero. Chips was a German shepherd-collie-husky mix who’d traveled with the U.S. Army...
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May 17, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Dogs for Defense
On this day in 1942, a Georgia newspaper reports on a new military effort: Dogs for Defense. Did you know that some Americans offered...
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Mar 16, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Sergeant Stubby, stray dog turned war hero
On this day in 1926, Sergeant Stubby passes away. Stubby wasn’t just any sergeant—he was a dog! He served with the 102nd Infantry, 26th...
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Dec 30, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Coast Guard Chief Dog Sinbad
On this day in 1951, the only dog to earn a United States Coast Guard NCO rank passes away. Sinbad has been described as a “rough tough...
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May 13, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Staff Sergeant Reckless, the horse who was a U.S. Marine
On this day in 1968, Staff Sergeant Reckless passes away. This particular United States Marine was a horse. Yes, you read that right. The...
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Apr 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Rags, the dog who was a World War I hero
On or around this day in 1916, a mixed-breed terrier is born. The little dog would go on to become an American war hero—and the U.S. 1st...
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