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Turkeys set for presidential pardon as part of US Thanksgiving tradition

Turkeys set for presidential pardon as part of US Thanksgiving tradition — The two turkeys will receive the traditional pardon at the White House (AP)

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023 - 13:33

Darlene Superville, AP

US President Joe Biden is spending part of his 81st birthday observing the White House tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys.

The birds receiving executive clemency at the ceremony are named Liberty and Bell.

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