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.
Biden’s Thanksgiving holiday is part of a longer farewell as Trump’s return to White House nears
Joe Biden is on Nantucket, wrapping up his final Thanksgiving holiday as president. It's a family tradition that this year seems to be part of a broader farewell to his time in the White House.
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.
A look at White House Thanksgiving celebrations through the years
There is a major debate about who was the first president to start the turkey pardon tradition. Nevertheless, the tradition stuck and has become a beloved event at the White House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane goes through some history and iconic Thanksgiving moments at the White House.
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."
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.
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 turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in Minnesota.
Biden pardons turkeys — not named Hunter — at unusually somber White House Thanksgiving event
Retiring President Biden granted a presidential reprieve Monday to poultry named Peach and Blossom at the traditional pre-Thanksgiving turkey pardon — as hard-partying two-time felon Hunter Bide n, who has been at the White House since last week, is still waiting to learn if his dad will give him clemency.
Why do presidents pardon turkeys at the White House every Thanksgiving?
The White House Historical Association says the National Turkey Federation and Egg National Board began sending US presidents turkeys in 1947. With Thanksgiving just a few days away, the White House will mark yet again one of its most unique holiday traditions: Pardoning a turkey.
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 Thanksgiving turkeys Peach and Blossom at the White House
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Thanksgiving Leftovers
Related: Here’s how long your leftovers will last in the fridge. Crowds braved the rain for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.