Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Meanwhile
THIS IS A REAL VIDEO — BUFFALO RIDES IN JFK'S INAUGURAL PARADE...
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This is a real video. January 20, 1961 — rodeo clown and stuntman Buddy Heaton rides his trained American bison, Old Grunter, into President John F. Kennedy's inaugural parade. Uninvited. Nearly draws Secret Service fire before Kennedy waves them over to chat. America used to have a sense of humor — and a buffalo in the procession.
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