Continuing a tradition that goes back years, President Joe Biden will partake in his last turkey pardon during his administration. Every year, the president "pardons" one or two turkeys before the ...

Gifting the White House poultry can be traced back to the 1800s, but the origins of the ceremonial presidential pardon of the National Thanksgiving Turkey might be more recent than you'd think.

“Based on your temperament and being productive members of society, I hereby pardon Peach and Blossom.” According to personal biographies provided for the birds by the National Turkey ...