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Forget TikTok. The US was once obsessed with the scandalous ‘Turkey Trot’ dance

  • In 1911, a new and scandalous dance craze called the Turkey Trot emerged, captivating the nation.
  • The Vatican condemned the Turkey Trot, with church leaders publicly denouncing it.
  • In 1913, President-elect Woodrow Wilson canceled the usual inaugural ball to avoid the Turkey Trot.
  • By 1913, cities like Bemidji, Hibbing, and Minot had banned the Turkey Trot, reflecting its declining popularity.
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Inforum broke the news in Fargo, United States on Friday, November 28, 2025.
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