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Why Do US Presidents Pardon Turkeys On Thanksgiving Day? History And Significance
The tradition of pardoning the turkeys reportedly began during the Civil War when president Abraham Lincoln's son requested him to spare a turkey.
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"Difficult Turning 60": Biden Jokes About His Age On His Birthday
Some might call it fowl play to joke about their age, but US President Joe Biden made light of turning 81 as he spent his birthday pardoning two Thanksgiving turkeys on Monday.
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Joe Biden Turns 81 As Voters Show Concern About Age Ahead Of 2024 US Polls
Joe Biden turned 81 on Monday with the traditional pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House, but don't expect him to mention the issue that has US voters in a flap.
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Watch: Joe Biden Pardons Turkeys 'Chocolate' And 'Chip' For Thanksgiving
Joe Biden on Monday used his powers as US president to pardon two turkeys, sparing them from winding up as the main course during an upcoming Thanksgiving dinner later this week.
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Joe Biden's Presidential Pardon Saves 2 Turkeys From Thanksgiving Ovens
In a light-hearted end to a drama-filled week, Joe Biden issued the traditional presidential pardon to two turkeys Friday, saving them from heading to Thanksgiving tables.
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Told Pardons Granted To Turkeys By Obama Cant Be Revoked, Quips Trump
President Donald Trump, who has raised eyebrows by mulling his power to pardon as investigators probe possible ties between his 2016 election campaign and Russia, used his authority in a less controversial way on Tuesday to "pardon" a Thanksgiving turkey.
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Barack Obama Pardons Last Turkey In Thanksgiving Tradition
President Barack Obama pardoned his last Thanksgiving turkey on Wednesday, an annual tradition that sees the US leader spare two birds -- the centerpiece of most holiday tables -- from the carving knife.
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Outrage Over Turkish Proposal Protecting Child Marriage
A Turkish government proposal which would pardon some people imprisoned for statutory rape in the past decade has fallen short of passage by legislators.
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A Turkey, or the Japanese Prime Minister? Chinese Smirk as Obama Pardons Abe
When President Obama pardoned two turkeys named "Honest" and "Abe" this Thanksgiving, most Americans understood the reference to Abraham Lincoln.
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Barack Obama Jokes About Presidential Race at Turkey Pardoning
Speaking at his annual Thanksgiving turkey pardoning on Wednesday, President Barack Obama joked about raising teenage daughters, his critics and the 2016 presidential race.
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Obama's Daughters Told to "Dress For Respect, Not a Spot at a Bar"
A US lawmaker's communications director was facing social media calls she be sacked after her Facebook rant about President Barack Obama's daughters prompted widespread anger.
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President Obama Pardons Mac and Cheese for Thanksgiving
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday pardoned a turkey named Cheese to mark the country's Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, when roasted turkey is the traditional main course.Obama, in a light-hearted ceremony before a small group of White House visitors,...
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US President Barack Obama Defends Legal Authority To Pardon Turkeys
The Presidential turkey pardon is a quirky annual tradition at Thanksgiving, the holiday when American families gather for turkey feasts.
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Obama pardons turkeys as part of annual rite
President Barack Obama spared two turkeys from the oven Wednesday, fulfilling the annual tradition of a presidential pardon for a couple of lucky birds ahead of the American harvest holiday of Thanksgiving Day. Obama pardoned Popcorn, who shared...
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Why Barack Obama thinks 'life is all about second chances'
Two turkeys pardoned by President Barack Obama in an annual Thanksgiving rite on Wednesday, saying he wanted to offer the birds a second chance.
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Why Do US Presidents Pardon Turkeys On Thanksgiving Day? History And Significance
The tradition of pardoning the turkeys reportedly began during the Civil War when president Abraham Lincoln's son requested him to spare a turkey.
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"Difficult Turning 60": Biden Jokes About His Age On His Birthday
Some might call it fowl play to joke about their age, but US President Joe Biden made light of turning 81 as he spent his birthday pardoning two Thanksgiving turkeys on Monday.
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Joe Biden Turns 81 As Voters Show Concern About Age Ahead Of 2024 US Polls
Joe Biden turned 81 on Monday with the traditional pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House, but don't expect him to mention the issue that has US voters in a flap.
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Watch: Joe Biden Pardons Turkeys 'Chocolate' And 'Chip' For Thanksgiving
Joe Biden on Monday used his powers as US president to pardon two turkeys, sparing them from winding up as the main course during an upcoming Thanksgiving dinner later this week.
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Joe Biden's Presidential Pardon Saves 2 Turkeys From Thanksgiving Ovens
In a light-hearted end to a drama-filled week, Joe Biden issued the traditional presidential pardon to two turkeys Friday, saving them from heading to Thanksgiving tables.
-
Told Pardons Granted To Turkeys By Obama Cant Be Revoked, Quips Trump
President Donald Trump, who has raised eyebrows by mulling his power to pardon as investigators probe possible ties between his 2016 election campaign and Russia, used his authority in a less controversial way on Tuesday to "pardon" a Thanksgiving turkey.
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Barack Obama Pardons Last Turkey In Thanksgiving Tradition
President Barack Obama pardoned his last Thanksgiving turkey on Wednesday, an annual tradition that sees the US leader spare two birds -- the centerpiece of most holiday tables -- from the carving knife.
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Outrage Over Turkish Proposal Protecting Child Marriage
A Turkish government proposal which would pardon some people imprisoned for statutory rape in the past decade has fallen short of passage by legislators.
-
A Turkey, or the Japanese Prime Minister? Chinese Smirk as Obama Pardons Abe
When President Obama pardoned two turkeys named "Honest" and "Abe" this Thanksgiving, most Americans understood the reference to Abraham Lincoln.
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Barack Obama Jokes About Presidential Race at Turkey Pardoning
Speaking at his annual Thanksgiving turkey pardoning on Wednesday, President Barack Obama joked about raising teenage daughters, his critics and the 2016 presidential race.
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Obama's Daughters Told to "Dress For Respect, Not a Spot at a Bar"
A US lawmaker's communications director was facing social media calls she be sacked after her Facebook rant about President Barack Obama's daughters prompted widespread anger.
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President Obama Pardons Mac and Cheese for Thanksgiving
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday pardoned a turkey named Cheese to mark the country's Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, when roasted turkey is the traditional main course.Obama, in a light-hearted ceremony before a small group of White House visitors,...
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US President Barack Obama Defends Legal Authority To Pardon Turkeys
The Presidential turkey pardon is a quirky annual tradition at Thanksgiving, the holiday when American families gather for turkey feasts.
-
Obama pardons turkeys as part of annual rite
President Barack Obama spared two turkeys from the oven Wednesday, fulfilling the annual tradition of a presidential pardon for a couple of lucky birds ahead of the American harvest holiday of Thanksgiving Day. Obama pardoned Popcorn, who shared...
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Why Barack Obama thinks 'life is all about second chances'
Two turkeys pardoned by President Barack Obama in an annual Thanksgiving rite on Wednesday, saying he wanted to offer the birds a second chance.
