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Episode 90 Hero Bird Cher Ami


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Happy July 4th! We say that for the sake of festivity, but it's okay to have complicated feelings about the US when you want better for it. In honor of our home country's birthday, we are bringing you the story of a true war hero, Cher Ami. She was a proud, fast, courageous and noble Pigeon. Let us dispel the misconception of these rats with wings. Pigeons are smart, tough and speedy birds and their role in WW1 saved so many lives. This is the story of how one bird saved the Lost Battalion

Sources:

  • https://youtu.be/2IeiBvx9zOs 
  • https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/wwi/wwi-aviation/pigeons.html 
  • https://www.si.edu/object/cher-ami%3Anmah_425415
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    Pet Parents PodBy Danielle, Heath, and Kipp