Fala (April 7, 1940 – April 5, 1952), a Scottish Terrier, was the dog of United States president Franklin D. Roosevelt. One of the most famous presidential pets, Fala was taken to many places by Roosevelt. [1]

Jul 22, 2013 · Fala, a Scottish terrier, was given to the president by Mrs. Augustus G. Kellog of Westport, Connecticut through Franklin Roosevelt’s cousin, Margaret “Daisy” Suckley. At first his name was Big Boy. Franklin renamed him Murray the Outlaw of Falahill, after a Scottish ancestor.

Nov 16, 2009 · On September 23, 1944, during a campaign dinner with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union, President Franklin D. Roosevelt makes a reference to his small dog, Fala, who had recently...

Oct 12, 2017 · Fala was as devoted to his master as FDR was to him. After FDR died in April, 1945, Fala went to live with Mrs. Roosevelt. He is buried next to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt here at the home and Library in Hyde Park.

Jun 16, 2022 · However, over time the dog’s nickname—Fala—became the one that FDR and the public used. President Roosevelt took an immediate and strong liking to Fala, who quickly became his constant companion.

So famous was Fala that U.S. soldiers during World War II would often ask each other the name of FDR’s dog as a password to prevent German infiltration within their lines. After the passing of President Roosevelt in April of 1945, Fala went to live with FDR’s widow, Eleanor, at Hyde Park, N.Y. until his passing in 1952.

Fala, a black Scottish terrier, was one of the most famous Presidential Pets of all time. He lived with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt – ironically one of the most famous Presidents of all time! Fala was much-loved by the President and his wife, Eleanor.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s dog Fala during the funeral procession for the President. April 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier Fala, according to his owner, deeply resented the Republican attack.

Sep 23, 2008 · On this day in 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), campaigning for a fourth term during World War II, derisively defended Fala, his black Scottie dog, against a Republican...

Aug 26, 2015 · This list includes prominent figures such as Frances Perkins, Harry L. Hopkins, Henry Morgenthau, Jr., and, surprisingly, President Roosevelt’s dog, Fala. The Scottish terrier became a national figure as President Roosevelt’s loyal, four-legged companion.