Peach and Blossom to be saved from Thanksgiving table by Biden's pardon
Turkey pardons can be traced back to President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Historians claim he spared a turkey's life after his son, Tad, befriended it. But yearly pardoning became an "official" tradition under George H W Bush, when the former president pardoned a turkey in 1989 as animal-rights activists protested nearby.
Meet Peach and Blossom, the turkeys Biden will pardon in annual Thanksgiving tradition
They were hatched on July 18 in Northfield, Minnesota, and raised on a farm by John Zimmerman, chairman of the National Turkey Federation, and his 9-year-old son, Grant, who introduced the birds at an event in Washington.
Biden grants clemency to Peach and Blossom at annual White House turkey pardon
President Joe Biden tapped into his presidential pardon power in the waning days of his time in office Monday, granting clemency to a pair of lucky turkeys and kicking off the holiday season.
Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House
As part of an annual tradition, President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, at the White House ahead of Thanksgiving. Biden also struck a serious tone telling Americans to, “use this moment to take time from our busy lives and focus on what matters most,
Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.
Biden pardons 2 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned two turkeys during a time-honored ceremony at the White House ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
LIVE
WATCH LIVE: Biden pardons turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
President Joe Biden will pardon Peach and Blossom, both turkeys from Minnesota, as part of a pre-Thanksgiving tradition before he leaves office in January.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN6d
Abraham Lincoln's Legendary Gettysburg Address Promised 'Government of the People, by the People, for the People'
On November 19, 1863, near the site of the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln offered a ...
Hosted on MSN10d
FACT CHECK: No, Video Doesn’t Show USS Abraham Lincoln On Fire After Houthi Attack
A video shared on X claims to show the USS Abraham Lincoln on fire after a Houthi attack. Verdict: False The video is ...
This week in Philly history: Which version of the Gettysburg Address did Abraham Lincoln actually say?
On Nov. 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. The next day, newspapers such as The Inquirer re-printed ...
News-Press NOW3dOpinion
With Abe Lincoln’s new proclamation, citizens rejoiced and turkey’s scattered
Articles, podcasts and YouTube videos are complimentary from those helping preserve our history: Eagle Communications, ...
Yahoo11d
5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About
Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, ...
The National Interest2d
The Houthis Think They 'Defeated' U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers
Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen are claiming victory over the United States Navy. Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader ...
malaymail2d
Appearing in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, US Navy’s USS Abraham Lincoln returns as first aircraft carrier to visit Malaysia in 12 years
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) made a historic return to Malaysian shores, arriving at Port ...
The Flag That Covered Lincoln’s Coffin Goes Up for Auction
The Museum of Southern History in Florida is selling the flag, which will be auctioned off by Guernsey’s, along with other ...
Malaysiakini2d
USS Abraham Lincoln makes historic return to Malaysia
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) made a historic return to Malaysian shores, arriving at Port ...
Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address: 161 years later
Throughout our nation’s history, there have been many incredible moments, ones which we still discuss with reverence today.
Journal-Courier2d
Connecting community: Scouting instills values to last a lifetime
The Journal-Courier and Prairieland United Way have joined forces to present information about the crucial services provided ...
On Blood-Soaked Ground, a ‘Prayer for the Future’ of a Divided Land
The bugler’s call to assemble had sounded, wreaths had been laid, a choral society had sung and dignitaries had spoken, all ...