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bokononpreist t1_j96201b wrote

Lmao naming one of his cats Dixie while he was in the White House is hilarious.

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Stardustchaser t1_j96lqbv wrote

When the Civil War ended and the South’s defeat announced, Lincoln was at a party and ordered the band to play Dixie as a sign of respect.

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7LeagueBoots t1_j9880jz wrote

You sure he didn’t tell them to play with Dixie and they misinterpreted it?

/s

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mwaller t1_j9w116j wrote

An homage to the Dixiecats possibly.

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