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King Neptune (pig)
King Neptune (May 16, 1942 – May 14, 1950) was a pig used by a United States Navy recruiter to raise $19 million in war bonds (over $250 million in 2012 adjusted for inflation 〔()〕) for the construction of the between 1942 and 1946.
==Origins==
King Neptune was born in a litter of 12 on the Sherman Boner farm near West Frankfort, Illinois. Originally named Parker Neptune, in honor of his father Parker Sensation, he was raised by Boner's daughter, Patty, as a 4-H project. Neptune was donated by Sherman Boner on December 5, 1942 and was originally intended to be served at a fundraising pig roast until the local navy recruiter had another idea.〔"Needs Signature of Hog to Cash Check for Him." Associated Press. ''The Bismarck Tribune''. Bismarck, North Dakota. January 15, 1945, p. 2.〕 Neptune was a Hereford swine,〔"'Auctions' of Pig Raise $62,000 in Bond Sales." UP. ''Hammond Times''. Hammond, Louisiana. January 21, 1943, p. 31.〕 a breed characterized as mostly red, with a white face, ears and at least two white feet, similar to that of the Hereford breed of cattle.〔Breeds of livestock. Department of Animal Science — Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. (Hereford ).〕
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