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U.S. presidents have for decades dutifully trotted out before Thanksgiving to hold an obligatory turkey pardoning ceremony on the White House grounds.  The presidential practice of granting clemency to a choice selection of lucky turkeys just before millions of citizens feast is now an established American tradition.  But then how did it all begin? Here’s... The post How the White House Thanksgiving Turkey pardon came to be appeared first on Dai…

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Grant Zimmerman, 9, of Northfield, introduced turkeys Peach and Blossom to a crowd Sunday. For the second year in a row, the nation’s leading turkey producing state will send birds to the White House for the annual ceremony.

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We all know where most turkeys end up on Thanksgiving. But for a lucky pair, a presidential pardon will save them from the table.  The presidential turkey pardon is a wacky American tradition that some historians date back to President Harry Truman. The chairman of the National Turkey Federation, an organization that advocates on behalf of the turkey industry, gets the opportunity to oversee the presidential flock, and for current chair John Zim…

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New Delhi: Thanksgiving Day is a holiday in the USA. It is celebrated with loved ones and is marked by many expressions of gratitude. Thanksgiving falls on every fourth Thursday of November. The day’s origins date back to 1621. However, the history of Thanksgiving Day is more intricate and nuanced than the festive dinners of today. In this article, let us look at the origins and history of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving 2024: What is the history of …

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LITTLE ROCK — At least two lucky birds won’t be the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving feast this year. Instead, they were the center of attention Thursday as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pardoned “Tom and Gladys” and issued a proclamation celebrating…

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