While Ma and Daddy-dog were in Dallas for the Jimmy &
Rosalyn Carter Work Project with Habitat for Humanity, they were able to get
some time to do a little sightseeing within the city. One of the places they visited was the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum on the campus of Southern Methodist
University - conveniently located across the street from their hotel.
There were many things on display at the Library &
Museum from George W. Bush's presidency including gifts they received, family
photos, artifacts from 9-11 and presidential documents.
But Ma's favorite display happened to belong to the presidential pets, Barney and Miss Beasley, the Bush family's Scottish Terriers. It was called "Barney's White House" and the main display shows photos of
Barney and Miss Beasley, Barney's favorite volleyball (that he would play with
on the South Lawn), the food bowls they used while flying on Air Force One and
a few letters from children to Barney and Miss Beasley. It is too cute!
I especially like Barney's fan mail...uh, I mean
letters. You cannot really see the words
in the letters in the photo but the first one reads:
"Dear Barney,
I have heard that you are a well behaved dog in the wite
house. Sometime could you send me a picture of yourself? I am a very good girl
and I hope that you are having fun in the wite house. Could I come visit you sometime Barney?
Love, Kathryn"
Oh, letters like that can make you teary-eyed. I sure hope Barney responded to the letters
from children. I know I would
respond...if I was ever that famous. How
about you?
Have your parents ever visited a presidential library?
Would they think that the presidential pets
section was the best part?
No, we have never been to a presidential library, but we are Canadian, so maybe that is why. Lady did some research years ago at the Library of Congress. The dogs would have been our favourite part too!
ReplyDeleteWe are sure someone replied to all the letters sent by the kids. How sweet. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Yes, surely an intern or staffer would have made sure that sweet letters like that were answered and enclosed a picture. Never been to a presidential library but we enjoy seeing their homes and have been to Truman's, Eisenhower's, Jefferson's, Washington's, Madison's, and Monroe's. It helps if you live in Virginia of course!
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ReplyDeleteWags,
Ranger
HEY OZ I'VE MISSED YOU...BUT GLAD YOUR MOM HAD A GOOD VISIT TO TEXAS.
ReplyDeleteOH WHAT FUN IT WOULD TO BE A WHITE HOUSE CAT. MAYBE WHEN MY STINT AS MAYOR OF BLOGVILLE IS OVER I'LL TRY MY PAW AT THE PRESIDENCY.
HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
Aw what a sweet letter <3
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't gone to a place like that, but it sounds like fun :)
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
We think it is great that they have that section!!!
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You are sure right Oz, those pets are super cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat!!! your peeps were an hour south from my house!!! So close and yet so far away.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
I like the idea to write letters to the first pets and the idea to visit the library is great too! It's interesting to learn more about this pets, maybe I'm related with Heidi, the dog or Mr. Eisenhower?
ReplyDeleteMost of the presidential dogs were smarter than their peeps.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I didn't know there was a section on Barney at the library! I'll have to prod Momma to go. We live very close to it, you know. Your pawrents could've waved at us!
ReplyDeletepeople underestimate how very important we doggies are the the presidents - rubbing our furs is a proven stress relief
ReplyDeleteMom loved Barney and Miz Beasley! She remembers visiting the Truman(?) library somewhere. Looks like we will have the Obama library in town someday too! Love Dolly
ReplyDeleteWe have never been to presidential library but the pet section would be our favorite part for sure
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Mr Bailey & Hazel
My mom has visited one or two, but it was a long time ago and she doesn't remember anything special about them. Nice that the Bushes have their dogs things displayed there, I bet no too many presidents do that.
ReplyDeleteI haven't ever visited one, but I would definitely think that presidential pets was the best part! That was very cute.
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
Your peeps wuz real close to me!
ReplyDeleteWe luved Barney and Miss Beazley. I'd watch dere videos wif my momma!
We would definitely think the presidential pet section was the coolest thing!!
ReplyDeleteSmileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
We bet those dogs knew lots of influential people!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
That is so cool! I wonder what treats a presidential dog gets to eat. I always answer letters that people write me about my books. I'm sure Barney responded. I'm super glad that you are still Halloween hopping with us!! Feel better ♥
ReplyDeleteI loved Barney! He had Terriertude! Remembers when he bit that reporter?! BOL!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Ma said that wasn't funny...(I thinks it was! shhhhh)
I'm sure Barney is over the Bridge lovin' that!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
pees: President Harding had an Airedale! though, I don't thinks he has a library. Bummer. Laddie Boy was PAWSOME!
Very cool, thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet :-) children wrote those letters. For sure they lots of toys. Is there a reason why they choose to display that inflated ball. For sure you mom had a great time visiting the presidential; library. Golden Woofs
ReplyDeleteI've never visited a Presidential Library but I sure would love to visit that one. So sweet to have a section devoted to Barney and Beasley.
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