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What happened to Chicago’s presidential pig?

What happened to Chicago’s presidential pig?

Update: 2025-08-27
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During the demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention in 1968, activists trotted out a pig named Pigasus for president. Her campaign was cut short after she and protesters were arrested by the Chicago Police. Rumors swirled that Pigasus was barbecued, but what really happened to her?
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What happened to Chicago’s presidential pig?

What happened to Chicago’s presidential pig?