2024-11-25 19:27:38

America Has a Totally Normal Tradition of Pardoning Thanksgiving Turkeys

On Monday, November 25, President Joe Biden offered pardons to a pair of turkeys named Peach and Blossom. These two birds from Minnesota joined an extensive list of turkeys to receive the distinct honor. That begs the question, why the heck do U.S. presidents take time out of their days to perform this long-running tradition? […] The post America Has a Totally Normal Tradition of Pardoning Thanksgiving Turkeys appeared first on VICE.
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