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There are on record numerous incidents in which dogs have shown an almost human sensitivity. More startling than these, however, is the strange and tragic story of a dog, Hamlet, whose awareness, whose perception, proved to be nothing less than superhuman. In the daily routine of the Rockwell household, where Hamlet the dog made his home, there was only one event which succeeded in arousing him from his customary brooding lethargy. That was young Ruth Rockwell's return home…

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In the Incredible but True episode titled Welcome Home, we are introduced to Hamlet, a dog belonging to the Rockwell family. Known for his lethargy, Hamlet's demeanor changes dramatically when his beloved owner, Ruth Rockwell, returns home from college each day. However, one fateful evening in November 1929, Ruth arrives home with a strange expression, seemingly preoccupied and distant. Ignoring Hamlet's affectionate greeting, she retreats to her room to write a note that foreshadows her tragic fate.

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Incredible but True, Episode 71

Welcome Home

Sunday, May 6, 1951 · 3:43

Incredible but True, Episode 71

Welcome Home

Sunday, May 6, 1951 · 3:43

Summary

A family's dog, Hamlet, displays an extraordinary sensitivity to the return of his owner, Ruth Rockwell, after her tragic death. As they await her promised return each night, the Rockwell family grapples with their grief and the mystery of her presence.

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  • 1951 — London's Royal Festival Hall opens with the Festival of Britain.
  • 1951 — The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services and United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations begin their closed door hearings into the relief of Douglas MacArthur by U.S. President Harry Truman.

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