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History of the Thanksgiving turkey pardon: When the White House began the long-held holiday tradition

The annual turkey pardoning is a long-held Thanksgiving tradition for the White House. But the history of exactly when the pardon began "gets tricky."

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Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition

Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.

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What Happens to White House Turkeys After They're Pardoned?

In more recent years, the White House Presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey has included the "pardoning" of a turkey and its alternate. This started in 1989 with former President George H. W. Bush in 1989, which marked the 200 th anniversary of former President George Washington 's proclamation for Thanksgiving Day.

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Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and ‘friendsgiving’

President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two ...

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Why do presidents pardon turkeys at the White House every Thanksgiving?

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, the White House will mark yet again one of its most unique holiday traditions: ...

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Biden set to use his pardon power Monday for Thanksgiving turkey tradition

With just two months until he leaves office, President Joe Biden is gearing up to utilize his presidential pardon power for ...

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