It's turkey pardoning season. Here's what to know about the annual tradition
The national Thanksgiving turkey presentation has been observed since 1947, according to the National Turkey Federation.
National Turkey Federation names two turkeys to be pardon by the President
Meet Peach and Blossom, making their public debut Sunday in the nation's capital and ready to take their place in the history books!
Why Do Presidents Pardon a Turkey? Here’s the Story Behind This Thanksgiving Tradition
Before every Thanksgiving, the President of the United States "pardons" one or two turkeys. Though not an official tradition at
Photos: Minnesota turkeys Peach and Blossom pardoned as National Thanksgiving Turkeys
Two Minnesota turkeys were presented at the White House by the National Turkey Federation and pardoned by U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
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.
Biden pardons two Minnesota turkeys before Thanksgiving − his last as president
The Minnesota duo was the latest in a long line of lucky birds to be pardoned by the commander-in-chief in an annual Thanksgiving tradition.
Joe Biden Begins Final White House Holiday Season With Turkey Pardons for 'Peach' and 'Blossom'
President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in Minneso
Joe Biden pardons his last turkeys
They tell me 2,500 people are here, looking for a pardon!” President Joe Biden raised his hand to his brow and squinted out at the crowd on the White House’s South Lawn Monday morning. Everyone laughed.
Biden pardons two turkeys before Thanksgiving -- his last as president
While the tradition of the official turkey presentation began in 1947 when President Harry Truman was president, they were frequently gobbled up.
Late Night Makes Its Last Jokes About Biden Pardoning Turkeys
Although Thanksgiving was still three days away, “the turkeys looked at Biden and said, ‘We better get this done,’” Jimmy Fallon said.
Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys
President Joe Biden pardoned this year's Thanksgiving turkeys, “Peach” and “Blossom,” on Nov. 25. Whatever attracts you to the ocean the most is enough of a reason to make you consider settling down in a beach town on a permanent basis.
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 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 ...
‘Your prayers are going to be answered’: Biden carries out final Thanksgiving turkey pardon
The president, 82, addressed crowds from the South Lawn on Monday morning, giving out pardons to the two birds – Peach and ...
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University of Georgia endows wild turkey research
This fall, the University of Georgia is doubling down on its commitment to researching Georgia’s wild turkeys. It's a pretty ...
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Local National Wild Turkey Federation members conserve wild turkeys and their habitats
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it is getting close to turkey time for many. While the main ...
What date is Thanksgiving? And why do we break the wishbone? Quick facts about Turkey Day
Each year, Thanksgiving draws lots of attention and Google searches. Here's a look at what people want to know about the ...