Learn about the history behind Thanksgiving and find ways to give thanks.
Image description: President Obama “pardoned” Cobbler the turkey during today’s National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.
Cobbler was born in Rockingham Country, Virginia and weighs over 40 pounds. He craves cranberries, is known for his strut, and enjoys the music of Carly Simon.
After the event, Cobbler will travel to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. He will reside in a custom-made enclosure at Mount Vernon’s nationally recognized livestock facility.
If you want to learn more about the origin of the turkey pardon, read the White House’s Definitive History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon.
Learn about the history behind Thanksgiving and find ways to give thanks.
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, and it’s important to remember safety precautions for you and your family while preparing a large meal. Use these tips to avoid food borne illness:
Image description:
Photograph of President Truman receiving a Thanksgiving turkey from members of the Poultry and Egg National Board and other representatives of the turkey industry, outside the White House. November, 1949.
This was the second turkey presentation ever held at the White House. President Truman also presided over the first one in 1947.
This Thanksgiving, two turkeys from Minnesota will travel to the White House to be pardoned by President Obama. Learn about the history of the Presidential turkey pardon.
Photo from the Presidential Libraries
