January 2012
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What’s The Secret Word?
The White House chef had standing orders to deliver a bone to Fala every single day. And the dog slept in a special area at the foot of the president’s bed. Fala was so well known that during World War II American soldiers reportedly used his name as a “password” to insure German soldiers didn’t infiltrate U.S. battle lines. A simple “What’s...
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VIDEO: There’s never been a dog like Fala in the White House. Fala was always by the President’s side, starting with breakfast in bed. (Animal Planet)
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'Fala nearly wagged his tail off'
“I was sorry that the President had such a short stay in Warm Springs, Ga., but I think the change was good for him. He told me they had a wonderful dinner at the Foundation on Saturday night, and he had a good sleep in his cottage.
“For once, he left his dog, Fala, behind. I imagine he thought they are apt to get ticks in the South, and that the trip was not going to be long enough to...
