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On this day in 1845, President Andrew Jackson’s funeral was rudely interrupted when his pet parrot began squawking profanities during the service.

<p>On this day in 1845, President Andrew Jackson&rsquo;s funeral was rudely interrupted when his pet parrot began squawking profanities during the service.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Andrew Jackson's pet parrot is removed from his funeral for excessive swearing - June 10th, 1845

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