Question: Which U.S. President had squirrels banned from the White House grounds?
Answer: In 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower had a putting green built at the White House, but squirrels soon tore it up. Frustrated, he instructed his valet, “The next time you see a squirrel near my putting green, shoot it!” Instead, his staff chose to catch and release the squirrels, which drew criticism from animal activists.
