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Pets at Home in the White House

Tomorrow: New podcast episode explores ‘Presidential Pets’ and their stories.

Sep 29, 2025
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President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan on their return on Marine One from Camp David with Rex on the South Lawn on July 13, 1986. (Photo: The White House)

On Tuesday, the White House 1600 Sessions podcast returns with a new episode all about presidential pets.

From Franklin D. Roosevelt’s beloved Scottie, Fala to the Reagans’ spaniel, Rex (who had his own White House doghouse), the White House has been home to a surprising array of animals.

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White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin joins Alan Price, director of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, to explore their new exhibit “Presidential Pets” and the stories behind the animals who made 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue their home. Tune in Tuesday or catch past episodes. View here

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