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All of the storytelling we do, what we do, it isn't free to make our American stories, but we want to make sure it's always free to listen to. And up next Jeremy Swick, historian and curator at the College Football Hall of Fame, tells us the story of Sergeant Stubby. The street dog turned soldier, Turn college mascot. Here's Jeremy. Sergeant Stubby.
Of the First World War, the heroic story of America's most decorated war dog.
So who was Sergeant Stubby? Nobody knows exactly when the dog, later known as Sergeant Stubby, was born. but it is thought to have been during the first half of the First World War. He was a dog of an uncertain breed, described in early news stories as either a Bull Terrier or Boston Terrier, with a short stature, barrel shape, and friendly temperament. Until 1917, it has thought that he wandered the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, scrounging for scraps of food.
But he was no ordinary stray. Just a few years later. Following the end of the First World War, the tenacious canine would become known as one of the most decorated dogs in American history. Stubby's fortunes changed in July of 1917 when he began hanging around a group of soldiers, members of the 102nd Infantry Regiment, as they trained on the grounds of Yale University. One of the men, a 25-year-old private named Robert Conroy, took a shining to the young dog and began to take care of him.
naming him Stubby. for his stature and tail. Although the U.S. military didn't yet have an official military working dog program, Stubby's instincts and charm made him a fan favorite of the regiment. who taught him how to raise his paw in salute.
By the time the unit had left for France, Private Conroy had become so devoted to his new furry friend that he actually stowed him away in the ship. When a commanding officer discovered Stubby's presence, the dog responded instinctively by saluting him. The officer was reportedly rendered speechless by the gesture and the incident secured Stubby's place as the official mascot of the Yankee division. Stubby was involved in many battles while stationed overseas. His sharp ears and ability to hear the whine of artillery shells before they landed were extremely useful, and Stubby was particularly helpful in looking for wounded soldiers in no man's land.
His sense of smell, too, meant that he could readily detect mustard gas attacks. He once saved an entire company by alerting the men to don their gas masks. He was present for four offensive and 17 battles in total. while serving for around 18 months. One of Stubby's greatest recorded achievements occurred late one night on the Western Front.
Stubby captured a German spy and saved a Doughboy, which is slang for United States infantrymen. from a gas attack. Hearing a sound in the stillness of the night on the Western Front, the dog who guarded sleeplessly stole out of the trenches and recognized a German. Attempts by the German to deceive Stubby were futile. Seizing the prisoners by his breeches, Stubby held on until help arrived.
Alerted by the commotion, Stubby's fellow soldiers were able to capture and imprison the spy. For his efforts that night, Stubby was issued an Iron Cross medal that had originally been given to the German spy. Following the war, Stubby returned home to America. He was honored with the Medal of Heroism from the Humane Education Society and Animal Protection Organization and met with Presidents Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, and Warren G. Harding.
After the war, Key went on and became the mascot for a sports team at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where Conroy studied law. At the halftime of games, he was given the football to play with. In front of the fans. He would push the ball with his nose to great fanfare. Which is one of the most exciting parts about Stubby becoming a mascot for a college football team.
after serving. Fallingly. in the First World War. Stubby was also given the unofficial rank of a sergeant. a higher rank than his master at the time.
In 1926, Stubby died at home, reportedly in Conroy's arms. Stubby had such a great impact on not only his owner and the regiment. but really the public as a whole. His obituary was featured in the New York Times and was given a half a column, which was way more. than many notable people of the time.
Stubby's legacy lives on as his body was donated to the Smithsonian Institute where it is currently on display. And a special thanks to Jeremy Swick for that terrific piece of storytelling. And what a story it was. Sergeant Stubby, just wandering around for food in New Haven. doing what stray dogs do, looking for the next meal.
And he's adopted by the 102nd Infantry Training at Yale University, which is situated in New Haven, and then it's off to war where his ears and his nose. served vital functions in protecting his fellow comrades in arms. And then life as a mascot. At Georgetown University. His owner went to Georgetown Law and brought Stubby with him.
And the tradition, by the way, of the mascot living at the dorm of Georgetown University to this day prevails. The story of Sergeant Stubby, the most decorated war dog of World War I here. on our American story. Lee Habib here, and I'd like to encourage you to subscribe to Our American Stories on Apple Podcasts, the iHeartRadio app, Spotify, or wherever you get our podcasts. Any story you missed or want to hear again can be found there daily.
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It showed a Jewish kid being targeted at school and another student who chose not to ignore it. As someone who is Jewish, that moment felt very real to me. Not dramatic, just familiar. And what struck me was how clearly it showed that hate doesn't always announce itself, but the impact is still huge. If you saw the blue square spot during the big game, it's worth thinking about.
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