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Pardoned Presidential Turkeys 'Retire' to Northern Virginia
Where did the poultry pair go after their pardon?
Since 1947, the chairman of the National Turkey Federation has presented a turkey to the President, according to The White House. Each Thanksgiving, the President “pardons” that turkey, ensuring that the bird gets to spend the rest of its days living on a farm.
This year it was a farm not too far from Reston: Morven Park in Leesburg.
Wednesday, President Obama celebrated the 67th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation by pardoning two 20-week old, 48-pound turkeys.
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And just like last year, the American public decided which of the two turkeys – Mac or Cheese – would become the National Thanksgiving Turkey by casting a vote for #TeamMac or #TeamCheese online.
Cheese won.
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PHOTO: President Barack Obama, National Turkey Federation Chairman Gary Cooper; and son Cole Cooper participate in the annual National Thanksgiving Turkey pardon ceremony Wednesday in the Grand Foyer of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
Video by White House: We’re not sure if this is Mac or Cheese.
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