White House, Thanksgiving

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
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."
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.
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.
Biden does his final White House Thanksgiving turkey pardoning: 'Last time to speak here as your president'
President Biden said the Thanksgiving turkey pardoning at the White House Monday is "my last time to speak here as your president during the season."
Biden participates in his final White House turkey pardon
The sitting president has the option to pardon just one or both of the turkeys. Regardless of that decision, both turkeys will head to Farmamerica: MN Agricultural Interpretive Center in Waseca, Minnesota, to live out the rest of their days in peace, away from anyone's Thanksgiving table.
How the White House Thanksgiving Turkey pardon came to be
The presidential practice of granting clemency to lucky turkeys is now an established American tradition. Here's a look into how it all began.
What is the turkey pardoning? Learn about the annual presidential tradition
The national Thanksgiving turkey presentation has been observed since 1947, according to the National Turkey Federation.
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 ...
Biden grants clemency to Peach and Blossom at annual White House turkey pardon
President Joe Biden tapped into his presidential pardon power in the waning days of his time in office Monday, granting ...
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Why does the president pardon a turkey? Behind the White House Thanksgiving tradition
Here’s a look at when and where the tradition began. President Biden, for the last time will preside over the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony. It will be the 77th year that it has ...