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The Official Turkey Pardon

Nov 21, 2023
Delve into the history and tradition of the White House Turkey Pardon, including interesting stories of past presidents and their interactions with turkeys. Explore the origins and darker side of turkey pardoning, with connections to lobbyists and arms dealings. Plus, an entertaining proposal of free mashed potatoes for all during Thanksgiving.
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1
The History and Tradition of the White House Turkey Pardon
00:00 • 3min
2
The History of Turkey Pardoning and the Darker Side of White House Traditions
03:18 • 2min