ICYMI September 23rd was Checkers Day AKA Dogs in Politics Day

On September 23, 1952, Vice President candidate, Richard Nixon, gave a speech that was called the “Checkers Speech”. Accused of being reimbursed for his political expenses, Nixon needed to defend himself. He flew to Los Angeles and delivered a half-hour television address. It was in this speech that Nixon stated that regardless of what anyone said, he intended to keep one gift; a black-and-white dog the Nixon children had named “Checkers,” thus giving the speech its famous name, the "Checkers Speech." The “Checkers Speech” was seen, or heard, by about 60 million Americans, the largest television audience at that time, and it led to an outpouring of public support. Thanks to Checkers, Nixon made the ticket and we celebrate dogs in Politics Day, or better known as National Checkers Day! Check out the list below of some of the dog breeds kept in the White House during different U.S Presidents' time in office and see if any of our U.S Presidents shared love of your favorite breed!