It's turkey pardoning season. Here's what to know about the annual tradition
The national Thanksgiving turkey presentation has been observed since 1947, according to the National Turkey Federation.
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History of the Thanksgiving turkey pardon: When the White House began the long-held holiday tradition
The White House turkey pardoning ceremony, a long-held Thanksgiving tradition formalized 77 years ago, traces its origins back decades further. Since the 1800s, it has been customary for the sitting ...
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Local National Wild Turkey Federation members conserve wild turkeys and their habitats
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it is getting close to turkey time for many. The National Wild Turkey Federation, or ...
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Why Do Presidents Pardon a Turkey? Here’s the Story Behind This Thanksgiving Tradition
Before every Thanksgiving, the President of the United States "pardons" one or two turkeys. Though not an official tradition ...
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In Georgia, it’s getting harder to see a wild turkey
In the early 2000s, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources estimated there were about 350,000 wild turkeys in the state. The department no longer produces estimates, but Emily Rushton, a DNR ...