Have you ever heard the name Fido for a dog? Well, you have Abraham Lincoln to thank for that. Although he didn’t own a dog himself, President Lincoln had a soft spot for the furry companions. It is said that a yellow mutt named Fido belonged to one of Lincoln’s neighbors in Springfield, Illinois. Fido became incredibly attached to the President-elect during his visits to the neighbor’s home. When Lincoln moved to Washington, D.C., he asked a friend to take care of Fido.
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