Wantagh, New York -
Grave of Checkers, Nixon's Dog
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
Checkers, the cute cocker spaniel that saved Richard Nixon's political career in 1952, is buried in Long Island's Bide-a-Wee Pet Cemetery. His grave is still sometimes decorated with small American flags.
- Address:
- 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, NY
- Directions:
- Bide-a-Wee Association Pet Cemetery Memorial Park: Exit 28 south from the Southern State Parkway to Wantagh Ave. Bear right, go to the fifth traffic light [Beltagh Ave.], make right. Opposite Wantagh High School.
- Phone:
- 516-785-6153
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Grave of Checkers, Nixon's Dog
Checkers, the cute cocker spaniel that saved Richard Nixon's political career in 1952, is buried in Long Island's Bide-a-Wee Pet Cemetery. His grave is still sometimes decorated with small American flags. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Checkers, the cute cocker spaniel that saved Richard Nixon's political career in 1952, is buried in Long Island's Bide-a-Wee Pet Cemetery. His grave is still sometimes decorated with small American flags. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
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