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I Can’t Believe That Happened, a children’s podcast every week full of interesting moments in History.
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Sgt Stubby (Now a movie: Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero)
1917 Private J. Robert Conroy found a brindle pup with a stubby tail which becomes the dog's name.
Stubby started his military career as the mascot for the 102nd Infantry 26 the Yankee Division.
Stubby was a quick study learning bugle calls, drills, and even found his own way to salute putting his right paw on his right eyebrow.
Even though animals were not allowed Private Conroy hid Stubby when they went to France on the SS. Minnesota. Like many things hidden Stubby was found and brought before the commanding officer where stubby promptly gave the Commanding officer the salute that would allow him to stay.
In February 1918 Stubby accompanied his troop to the front lines where Stubby suffered his first war injury: a poison gas attack. This is when Stubby not only survived but got his almost superpower of smelling even the tiniest bit of gas (ok. go ahead and giggle but this gets really good)
Early in the morning when everyone was sleeping there was a gas attack. Stubby raised the alarm saving many.
Stubby became a rescuer able to find wounded men by listening for English and bark until paramedics cane.
Stubby even captured a German spy. This raised the pup to the rank of Sergeant, the first dog to attain rank in the Us. Military.
After being wounded in a grenade attack Sgt. Stubby spent his time visiting other wounded military at the field hospital.
When the war was over stubby had been in 17 battles.
His retirement was no less impressive: he led the American troops in a review parade, visiting the White House meeting Woodrow Wilson, Harding, and Coolidge.
Stubby was decorated by General John Pershing the Commanding General of the United States Armies.
Stubby followed his dear friend J. Robert Conroy to his studies in law at Georgetown University where Stubby become their mascot.
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Hello everyone and thank you so much for tuning in to this week I Can't Believe That Happened a podcast about history for kids. Today we are talking all about the crazy history of pugs from the Chinese Empire To Queen Victoria.
Pugs originated in China, dating back to the Han dynasty (B.C. 206 to A.D. 200). Some historians believe they are related to the Tibetan Mastiff. If you squint you can almost see it. These fuzzy friendly loaf of bread shaped pups were prized by the Emperors of China and lived in luxury accommodations, sometimes even being guarded by soldiers.
Pugs became favorites of royal households throughout Europe. In Holland, the Pug became the official dog of the House of Orange after a Pug, Pompey, reportedly saved the life of William, Prince of Orange, by warning him that the Spaniards were approaching in 1572. When William of Orange (later called William III) went to England in 1688 with his wife, Mary II, to take the throne from James II, they of course took their Pugs with them
Marie Antoinette had a Pug named Mops before she married Louis XVI at the age of 15. When she came to France she did have to let Mops go back with her ladies though there is a lovely rumor that the two were eventually reunited. Marie Antoinette was famous for her love of dogs and kept many around her.
Another famous Frenchwoman, Josephine Bonaparte, had a Pug named Fortune. Before she married Napoleon Bonaparte, she was confined at Les Carmes prison. Fortune being the lone visitor would take messages out for her hidden in Fortune's collar. Fortune was not the largest fan of Napolean, biting him on the leg on his wedding day to Josephine. See how innocent they can look?
Thanks to their increased popularity in the Victorian era, Queen Victoria was very fond of the breed, they became very pampered and popular in Victorian households. They were often painted, used in advertising, and placed on postcards. It became fashionable for their collars to bejeweled and/or a satin or silk bow. I think the unicorn hoodie is cuter. See, now don't you JUST HAVE TO HAVE those sunglasses?
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I am soooo close to launching my children's history podcast! I think next Friday will be the first episode all about the magical, royal, and oddly fierce history of the corgi! Make sure you tune in and sign up for the newsletter. If you would like to peek ahead you can buy my children's book on The History of Royal Dogs.
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Hello everyone and welcome to the I Can't Believe That Happened a short podcast for kids on things that happened in history that your history teacher wouldn't believe. The podcast is going to be following the research I am doing for my children's book series Penelope & Beatrice so pick up a copy and learn even more about things like the history of magic, or when a polar bear use to swim in the Thames or the time there was A royal wedding for golden retrievers! Want to learn about something I haven't covered yet? Send me an email or join the Facebook Group, Don't forget to tell friends, families and your Facebook groups all about I can't Believe that Happened please share the episode and subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel.
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1. Corgis who are usually only 12 1/2 inches tall were used to herd cattle. Never let anyone tell you that small and fluffy can't be fierce. Corgies just happened to be the perfect height to nip at cows ankles.
2. Corgis are an ancient breed ever the name comes from Kergie which is ancient Celtic for dog. Historians believe that corgis came to Wales by the Celts 3,000 years ago.
3. You might know the Queen of England loves corgis but did
You know she has had 30 Corgis during her life starting with her first Corgi named... Dookie.
4. The corgi was considered an enchanted dog who acted as a horse for fairies and elves in the night. Imagine a corgi harnessed to a fairy carriage or a corgi as a noble stead ridden by a fairy into battle.
5. There are two distinct breeds of corgis the Pembroke and the Cardigan Welsh corgi. The Pembroke does not have a tail and the Cardigan washes have rounded ears. The Cardigans are the oldest breed and came from the same family tree as the dachshund The Pembroke welsh corgis are though to come from Flemish weavers who migrated Wales in 1107!
Thank you so much for listening this week. Tune in next week when I'll be talking about the history of the pug. If you find any of my facts wrong please KINDLY write a correction with your sources in the comments and you will receive a heartfelt thank you and credit on the next episode if you were able to out research me.
By Monica Michelle
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