Our debut episode brings you the story of a good boy. A very good boy. Laddie Boy, the First Dog of the United States. A wonderful, charming terrier whom Americans loved even more than they hated his owner: Warren G. Harding, one of the worst presidents the country has ever known.



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Music on this week’s episode:

The U.S. Marine Corps Band – Stars and Stripes Forever*

Jason Shaw – Jenny’s Theme*

Latché Swing – Rythme Gitan*

U.S. Army Band – America the Beautiful*

Dave Depper – Heartstrings*



*modified for the podcast.

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