Turkey Pardons
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189932)
Boise, Idaho
November 20, 2024 5:46pm CST
You knew about the turkey pardons, right? The presidential turkey pardoning tradition began back in 1863. Abraham Lincoln granted clemency to a live turkey intended for his family's Christmas dinner. How it became a Thanksgiving tradition I don't know. But fast forward to today and where do suspect the turkeys might go having been pardoned? From 2005 to 2009 they were sent to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. They serve as the honorary grand marshals of Disney's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The picture is from my collection.
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@wolfgirl569 (135944)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Nov 24
I like watching them pardon the turkey
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@celticeagle (189932)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Nov 24
It is nice that they take the time for such a ceremony.
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@kaylachan (84837)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Nov 24
I don't know why either, but that's kind of cool. Kind of funny, too. Since Turkey is a staple at the thanksgiving table for many.
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@celticeagle (189932)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Nov 24
Yes, indeed. Tradition at it's finest.
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@celticeagle (189932)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Nov 24
It really is. Looks good to other countries too I think.
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@celticeagle (189932)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Nov 24
The president pardons them. Many go to Disneyland or used to. They probably have ham.
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@LindaOHio (222727)
• United States
21 Nov 24
That's always a good tradition. Have a good day.
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@Dreamerby (10111)
• Calcutta, India
21 Nov 24
No I didn't know. Thanks for the interesting post!
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