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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.

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Joe Biden begins final White House holiday season with turkey pardons for ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in southern Minnesota.

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WATCH : Biden grants pardons to two turkeys in annual White House tradition

The president welcomed 2,500 guests under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of "Peach" and "Blossom." He also sounded wistful tones about the last weeks of his presidency.

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Watch Live: Boston Celtics visit President Biden at White House

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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Will Balance White House Chief Role With Primetime Show

CNN's Kaitlan Collins will take on the added role of chief White House correspondent even as she anchors an hour on the ...

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White House confronted on friendly reception of 'existential threat' Trump: 'We are now in a different place'

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