Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Sept. 23, 2024.

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How much better off would we all be if we brought our pets to work?

Pets provide a sounding board, are good object lessons, and generally are loyal to a fault — and who doesn’t love a good family pet story?

On Sept. 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., salvaged his vice presidential nomination by appearing on television from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign fundraising in what became known as the “Checkers” speech for its reference to his family’s cocker spaniel.

The speech was consequential and precedent-setting. It kept Nixon’s political career alive, first as Dwight D. Eisenhower’s vice president that year,

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