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- The article discusses the history of the White House's involvement with Thanksgiving, including the tradition of pardoning a turkey.
- It explores the origins of the turkey pardon and how it became a yearly event at the White House.
- The article also highlights some memorable moments from past turkey pardons.
- It discusses the process of selecting the turkeys that will be pardoned and where they come from.
- The tone of the article is informative and historical, providing insight into the tradition of the turkey pardon at the White House.
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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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