OAN\u2019s Katie Smith<\/a>
2:23 PM \u2013 Monday, \u200cNovember \u206220, 2023<\/p>\n

Joe Biden\u00a0pardons this year’s turkeys,\u00a0Liberty and \u200bBell, on his\u200c birthday,\u00a0carrying\u2063 out a decades-long\u00a0White House tradition. <\/strong>One \u2063America\u2019s Katie Smith shares just a few of the now 81-year-old\u2019s\u00a0jokes.<\/p>\n

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Joe Biden\u00a0pardons this \u2064year’s turkeys,\u00a0Liberty and Bell, on his birthday,\u00a0carrying out a decades-long\u00a0White House \u200dtradition.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u2063How has the turkey pardoning ceremony\u2062 evolved over the years, gaining increased media and \u200dpublic attention<\/h2>\n
News Network (OAN) \u200breports that President\u200c Joe Biden has\u2064 continued a longstanding White\u200c House tradition by pardoning this year’s\u2064 turkeys, \u200bnamed Liberty and Bell, on his birthday. The tradition of pardoning a\u2062 turkey at the White House on \u2064Thanksgiving dates back\u2063 several decades.<\/p>\n
Every year, as \u200dThanksgiving approaches, the \u200dPresident is\u200b presented with \u200dtwo turkeys who\u200b have been specially chosen to receive the pardon. These\u200c turkeys\u200b are spared from the fate of being Thanksgiving dinner and instead\u2063 live out\u200b their lives on a farm or in a sanctuary.<\/p>\n
This year, President Biden celebrated his birthday by participating in this heartwarming tradition. Joined by his family and members of his administration, he performed the symbolic gesture of pardoning\u2063 the turkeys, \u2063ensuring that they will be \u2063able to roam \u200cfreely\u2063 and enjoy their lives\u2064 without the threat of becoming a holiday\u2063 meal.<\/p>\n
The pardoning of turkeys has become a notable moment for Presidents, providing them with \u200can opportunity to showcase their lighter side\u2062 and engage in a lighthearted and festive event\u2062 during the holiday\u200d season. The \u200bevent often includes humorous remarks and pun-filled speeches, adding an element of entertainment to the proceedings.<\/p>\n
This year’s\u200c turkeys, Liberty and Bell, were chosen\u200c from a farm in a \u200bnorthern state after undergoing a rigorous selection process<\/a>. The selection criteria\u200c typically include\u2063 behavioral\u2064 characteristics<\/a>\u200b and appearance.<\/p>\n
The tradition of pardoning turkeys \u200ddates\u200d back to the 1940s, \u200dwhen President Harry S. Truman was formally presented with a turkey by the National\u200d Turkey Federation. Although Truman did not grant the official pardon, the presentation marked the beginning of a tradition that has since been embraced and continued by each successive President.<\/p>\n
The act of pardoning turkeys has also been associated with \u200b promoting animal welfare<\/a> and showcasing compassion\u2063 and empathy towards animals. It serves as\u200c a reminder of our \u200bresponsibility \u2063to treat animals\u2064 with kindness \u2064and respect.<\/p>\n
In recent years, these pardoning ceremonies\u2062 have gained increased attention<\/a> from the media and the public,\u200b with live broadcasts and social media coverage ensuring that the \u2064event reaches a \u2064wide audience.\u2062 It has become \u200da beloved and anticipated part of the Thanksgiving\u2062 festivities.<\/p>\n
President Biden’s participation\u200c in\u2062 the turkey pardoning tradition demonstrates his commitment to upholding and honoring customary \u200bpractices while adding his \u200dpersonal touch to the proceedings. \u200dIt is an opportunity for him to engage with the American\u2063 people in a \u2063 light-hearted manner<\/a> and\u2062 connect with them on\u200b a personal\u2062 level.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, President Joe \u2062Biden continued the tradition of pardoning turkeys on his birthday, marking another year \u200bof\u200d this cherished White House tradition.\u200b The act symbolizes compassion, kindness towards animals, and the celebration of Thanksgiving. It is not only \u2064a lighthearted event but also an \u2064opportunity \u2064for the President to connect with the American \u200dpeople and showcase his commitment to upholding\u200b long-standing \u200ctraditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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