If you are visiting Washington, DC, one of the best memorials on the Mall is to commemorate the life and achievements of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR).
And one reason I liked this monument is that FDR’s dog, Fala, is also featured and this makes him unique – the only presidential dog that has been honoured in this way.
Fala, a Scottish Terrier, lived from 7th April 1940 to 5th April 1952. FDR renamed the dog referring to the name of his 15th century Scottish ancestor (John Murray), “Murray the Outlaw of Falahill, ” The name was then shortened to “Fala.”
Fala accompanied FDR everywhere; it was said that FDR fed Fala personally. Fala’s leather collar had a silver plate on it which read, “Fala, the White House.”
Fala was often present during FDR’s fireside chats (via radio) to the US public. So, it makes sense that Fala is seen at the FDR memorial sitting at his master’s side.
The Fala statue is quite large; this is me sitting next to it (for scale).
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