Monroe turkeys to be pardoned from presidential Thanksgiving dinner
The lucky bird and its alternate will be pardoned Nov. 21.
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Published: Nov. 15, 2022 at 1:39 PM EST
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBTV) - Two local turkeys will receive a presidential pardon ahead of Thanksgiving.
President Joe Biden will host the National Thanksgiving Turkey pardoning ceremony on Nov. 21 on the South Lawn of the White House.
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This will be the tradition’s 75th anniversary.
The 2022 National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate were raised near Monroe, according to the White House.
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