Turkey Pardons

@celticeagle (166909)

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 (106192)

• Marion, Ohio

11h

I like watching them pardon the turkey

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@celticeagle (166909)

• Boise, Idaho

10h

It is nice that they take the time for such a ceremony.

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@kaylachan (69646)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11h

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 (166909)

• Boise, Idaho

10h

Yes, indeed. Tradition at it's finest.

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@kaylachan (69646)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

10h

@celticeagle That's true.

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@jstory07 (139697)

• Roseburg, Oregon

7h

The pardoning of the turkey is a good tradition.

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@Fleura (30379)

• United Kingdom

1h

So who pardons the turkeys and what happens to them afterwards? And what do those people eat for their Thanksgiving dinner?

@LindaOHio (178568)

• United States

3h

That's always a good tradition. Have a good day.

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