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The Case of the Cussing Parrot (1845)

Published: June 10, 2021, 12:48 p.m.

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It\\u2019s June 10th. This day in 1845, at the funeral of Andrew Jackson, his parrot \\u201cPoll\\u201d had to be removed from the room for excessive swearing.

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Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss Poll\\u2019s uncouth behavior, what kinds of swear words may have been uttered, and the history of other notable presidential pets.

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