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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.

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

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by issuing the traditional ...

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Biden holds Thanksgiving calls with members of US military

President Biden held Thanksgiving calls with members of the U.S. military, according to the White House. Biden, alongside his wife, first lady Jill Biden, spoke with units from each branch of the U.S.

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This Thanksgiving, here’s a helping of turkey trivia to gobble up

Where are turkeys from? Did Ben Franklin really want the turkey as the U.S.’s national bird? Read on for some turkey trivia ...

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