President Obama's Thanksgiving Turkey Pardons: A Flashback

Presidential Turkey Pardons

• 🕊️ Courage was the first turkey pardoned, with President Obama humorously stating he would live out his days in peace and tranquility, even mentioning Disneyland.
• 🍎 Apple and Cider were granted a new lease on life, pardoned from the Thanksgiving dinner table to live at Mount Vernon.
• 🍗 The President explained the 'waddle' phenomenon in turkeys as a way they dissipate heat since they lack sweat glands.
• 🌟 Liberty and Peace received the official pardon, with a special symbol bestowed upon them.
• 🦃 Calder was pardoned, with the President congratulating him on his upcoming great life.
• 🌽 Popcorn was granted a full reprieve from cranberry sauce and stuffing, as was Caramel.
• 🧀 Cheese was officially pardoned from the Thanksgiving dinner table, appearing happy about the decision.
• 🥓 Another turkey was pardoned, with the President noting that turkeys don't have the best-looking heads.
• 🏞️ Tater and Top were pardoned and would go to their new home at Virginia Tech's facility called Gobbler's Rest, where students and veterinarians would care for them.

Thanksgiving Wishes

• 🙏 President Obama, on behalf of himself and his family, wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
• 🚗 The pardons were conducted with an awareness of people wanting to get out of town for Thanksgiving travel.