Questions tagged [diplomatic gift]

What was the name of the dog owned by President Martin Van Buren?

Category: Famous Dogs

The dog owned by President Martin Van Buren was named "Sultan." Sultan was a gift from the Sultan of Oman, which is how the dog got its name. This was a notable event because Sultan was one of the earliest examples of a dog being given as a diplomatic gift to a U.S. president. The dog was described ...