# The Story Of The Foul-Mouthed Parrot Andrew Jackson Once Had | Boring History For Sleep

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Published: 2026-09-06T00:15:00+00:00
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Tonight, we're settling in with one of those wonderfully strange little stories that somehow survived the much larger pages of American history. Our main character isn't a president, general, or statesman. It's a parrot named Poll, remembered for apparently having a vocabulary that was considerably less presidential than its owner. This relaxing history sleep story explores the famous tale of Andrew Jackson's pet parrot and the wonderfully awkward moment when, according to a contemporary account, the bird caused quite a commotion around Jackson's funeral because it simply would not stop swearing. Don't worry, we're keeping things light tonight. There's no need to expect anything dark or uncomfortable from the funeral setting. We're much more interested in Poll, Jackson's unusual personality, nineteenth-century pet ownership, and how one misbehaving bird earned itself a tiny place in American folklore. We'll also separate the documented history from the embellishments that accumulated around the story. The best-known account comes from Reverend William Menefee Norment, who remembered the parrot becoming so disruptive that it had to be removed. Whether Poll truly learned its colorful vocabulary from Jackson himself is a much harder question, although admittedly, history gave us a pretty funny suspect. Along the way, we'll wander through the quieter side of nineteenth-century America: household pets, presidential homes, everyday routines, contemporary recollections, and the small personal details that make famous historical figures feel surprisingly human. Perfect for listeners who enjoy weird American history, Andrew Jackson stories, presidential history, strange historical facts, forgotten history, relaxing history for sleep, bedtime stories for adults, soothing educati…

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