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politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Biden Grants Final Turkey Pardons Amid Clemency Debate

President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, in his final turkey pardoning ceremony as President, a light-hearted White House tradition before Thanksgiving. The event, attended by around 2,500 people, included jokes and a reflection on the significance of the holiday season. The pardoned turkeys will return to Minnesota as "agricultural ambassadors." Biden also plans to celebrate "Friendsgiving" with Coast Guard members in New York.

via BBC.com|

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politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Biden's Turkey Pardon Tradition Faces Criticism Amid Clemency Calls

President Joe Biden granted clemency to two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, during the annual White House turkey pardon ceremony, marking the start of the holiday season. The event, held on the South Lawn, was Biden's last turkey pardon as president. The turkeys, hatched in Minnesota, will retire to Farmamerica as poultry ambassadors. Biden also reflected on his public service and expressed gratitude, emphasizing the importance of family and community. The president and first lady plan to spend Thanksgiving with family in Nantucket after a 'friendsgiving' dinner with troops.

via CNN|

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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Biden's Annual Turkey Pardon: A Quirky Tradition Amidst Global Challenges

President Biden pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkeys, Peach and Blossom, in a White House ceremony, continuing a tradition that officially began with George H.W. Bush in 1989. The event, often misunderstood, has roots in earlier presidential turkey presentations, but the term "pardon" was first used by Reagan in 1987. The turkeys will live at Farmamerica in Minnesota.

via NPR|

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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden's Birthday Blunder: Turkeys Pardoned, Britney Mistaken for Taylor"

President Biden celebrated his 81st birthday by pardoning turkeys named Liberty and Bell at the annual White House turkey pardon event. During the ceremony, Biden made a gaffe by confusing Taylor Swift with Britney Spears. The tradition, which began in 1989 with President George H.W. Bush, marks the unofficial start of the holiday season in Washington. The turkeys will now live out their days at the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.

via The Washington Post|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden's Turkey Pardons: A Thanksgiving Tradition with Liberty and Bell"

President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday by pardoning turkeys at the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony. The turkeys, named Liberty and Bell, were spared from being consumed and will live out their lives at the University of Minnesota. Biden made jokes during the ceremony, including a mix-up between Taylor Swift and Britney Spears, adding some awkwardness to the event. The tradition of pardoning turkeys dates back to 1947 and has evolved into a lighthearted ceremony in recent years.

via POLITICO|

#humor #joe-biden #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden's Pardoning of Turkeys Liberty and Bell Marks a Thanksgiving Tradition"

President Joe Biden is set to continue the annual White House tradition of the turkey pardon, sparing Liberty and Bell from being roasted for Thanksgiving. The average cost of the Thanksgiving meal is down compared to last year, providing some relief from inflation. The turkey pardon tradition dates back to the 1940s and became the norm in 1989. Previous presidents have used the occasion to make political puns. This year's turkeys were raised in Minnesota and arrived in Washington after a 20-hour drive. After the ceremony, they will retire to the University of Minnesota.

via CNN|

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