Recently, the news that the President-elect Biden of the United States wrestled with a dog after a bone fracture has brought the future "first pet" to the spotlight in advance. According to foreign media reports, in addition to the two German shepherds at home, the Bidens will also bring a pet cat into the White House. This also means that following the four-year "empty window period" of US President Trump, the long tradition of pet keeping in the White House will soon return.
"The First Pet"
After Biden became the President-elect of the United States, his pets at home have also become "stars among dogs." It is reported that Biden originally had two German shepherds in his home-12-year-old "Champ" (Champ) and 2-year-old "Major". On January 20 next year, they will accompany Biden and his wife to Washington for the inauguration of the president.
And now, according to the Bidens, they will also bring a cat into the White House.
In this regard, the Guardian said that uniting Democrats and Republicans is the same thing. But after Joe Biden takes over as the White House early next year, he will face an even more daunting challenge: bridging the gap between cat lovers and dog lovers in the United States. Although
does not know which cat will be lucky enough to win the title of "First Pet Cat", Biden's two pet dogs have already attracted the attention of the media and dog lovers. Both "Champion" and "Major" have had numerous fans on social media, and the Twitter account named after them also has tens of thousands of fans.
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), in 2008, to celebrate Biden's election as Vice President, the Bidens bought the "champion" who was still a puppy from a breeder in Pennsylvania. The name "champion" is also very meaningful. Biden recalled in his campaign speech in the 2008 U.S. election. When he was a child, his father used to say to him: "Whenever you are knocked down, champion, stand up!"
2018, bye The Dengs adopted the puppy "Major" from the Humane Society of Delaware, who was also the "initiator" that caused Biden's recent bone fracture. In January next year, the "major" will also make history, and it will become the first White House pet dog from the shelter.
The Associated Press stated that in a few weeks, the "major", "champion" and a certain lucky cat will move to the White House. These "first pets" will bring comfort, entertainment, occasional drama conflicts and good public relations effects to their owners. The arrival of
Biden's pet will also mark a new chapter in the pet history of the White House. During the Trump administration, the White House pets have been "out of gear" for four years.
"The Guardian" stated that Trump was the first American president who did not keep pets during his tenure since the 11th U.S. President James Polk in 1849. He once said that he doesn't mind keeping a dog, but he may think that keeping a dog is detrimental to his image: "What would it be like to walk my dog on the grass of the White House?"
What pets have the White House had?
The New York Times stated that the tradition of keeping pets in the White House by the President of the United States can be traced back to the time of George Washington. Among the 45 presidents of the United States, 30 presidents have continued this tradition.
In the choice of pets, pet dogs are generally the first choice of the President of the United States.
Obama’s pet dog
In 2008, after Obama was elected president of the United States, he said to his daughter: “You have won a new puppy, and he will stay with us in the White House.” In 2009, Senator Ted Kennedy gave Portugal water. The dog "Bo" was given as a gift to Obama's children, and another pet dog, "Sunny", joined the Obama family a few years later. Abo, who has a white "collar" and front paws, and the all-black "Sunshine" are very popular, and even help with official duties.
In the history of the United States, there are several pet dogs that are very famous. President Franklin D Roosevelt's pet dog Fala is one of them. Every night, Farah falls asleep in a special chair at the foot of the president’s bed. In the morning, the president’s breakfast tray will prepare a bone for it. It even needs a secretary to help respond to fan letters. Warren Harding's pet dog "Laddie Boy" (Laddie Boy) also participated in White House meetings and even had his own seat.
In the history of American presidents, there are as many cat lovers as dog lovers.
In recent years, the most famous "first pet cat" of the White House is undoubtedly the "Socks" of Clinton's pet cat. Between 1993 and 2001, this wasThe adopted stray cat lives with the Clintons in the White House. "Socks" are becoming more and more popular, and they even have their own fan clubs, and have aroused the anger of Republicans.
Clinton raised a chocolate-colored Labrador named Buddy during his presidency, but he often fought hard with the socks and was jokingly called the "dead enemy."
Interestingly, Bush Jr., Clinton's successor, is also "both cats and dogs". He has three dogs and one cat. Today, Biden will also become a "cat and dog" American president.
In addition to pet cats and pet dogs, there are also some "magic animals" living in the White House in history.
According to the New York Times, the White House under Theodore Roosevelt was simply a zoo. During his presidency from 1901 to 1909, the Roosevelt family kept a number of horses and dogs, a purple-blue macaw, a number of Gingluo rats, five guinea pigs, and a one-legged rooster. There is also a bad-tempered badger named Josiah, and a green garter snake named Emily Spinach.
loyal partner
Why do American presidents like to keep pets in the White House?
author Jennifer Pickens, who has studied the traditions of the White House, said that pets have played an important role in the White House for decades. "Pets not only accompanied the president and his family, but also made their political image more humane and softer." Pickens said.
Boston University presidential historian Tom Whalen also believes that having a dog or cat will create a bond and bond between pet-loving voters and the president.
In addition, pets are also a loyal partner of the President.
The 33rd President of the United States Harry Truman famously said: "If you want to have a friend in Washington, raise a dog." Z2z
Bush Sr. once said: "Nothing can help you more than unconditional love of a dog. Overcome difficulties."
"From the perspective of the president, dogs, cats or horses are great because they are not prejudiced. They will give you unconditional love. They will not criticize what you do in Somalia. Or criticize the economic situation." Huilun said. "Pets will always stay with you. Given the current situation, (future) presidents, whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, need this kind of guarantee."
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