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The Old Soak

December 8, 2021July 3, 2023 by Spencer Howard, posted in Pets

by Spencer Howard During the Hoover Administration, arguably the most famous pet in Washington belonged not to the Hoovers, but to Secretary of State Henry Stimson, who was the proud owner of a profane parrot named The Old Soak.  Tales of The Old Soak include a long-distance relationship, scandalous behavior, and a horrifying disease, all … Continue reading The Old Soak

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