The Vulcain Cricket and The President

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The Vulcain Cricket and The President

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In January 1953 the Chairman of the White House Press Photographer's presented Harry S. Truman a Vulcain Cricket. This marked the beginning of a tradition which continued right up to President Bill Clinton.

1956: During a press conference the Vulcain Cricket of Dwight D. Eisenhower sounded it's alarm for everyone to hear. This led to a new advertising slogan: "Do as Ike does!"

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