Obamych pardoned turkeys

Yesterday, November 26, on the last Thursday of November in the US traditionally celebrate the most favorite holiday of Americans - Thanksgiving Day. On the eve of the White House held a ceremony "pardon" two turkeys named Courage and Carolina, who were brought to the table with President Barack Obama.

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1) On the eve of Thanksgiving Day, President Obama decided the fate of two birds donated by the White House to the American Association of producers of turkeys. In the picture - Obama with daughters Sasha (left) and Malia. On the left - chairman of the American Association of turkey producers Walter Pelletier (Walter Pelletier) (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)





2) At a ceremony at the White House, the president announced a "full and unconditional pardon" Courage and Carolina, selected by the Board of the Association for weight (20 kg) and spectacular appearance. (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)



3) Before the guests Barack Obama appeared with his daughters - Malia and Sasha and domestic staff, among whom was the chef Sam Kass President (behind the scenes). (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)



4) The pardoning ceremony on the White House lawn on television. (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)



5) The President of the United States began to receive as a gift turkeys, since Abraham Lincoln in the 60s of XIX century. (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)



6) The tradition of "turkey pardoning" originated in 1947, when the first turkey was pardoned 33rd US President Harry Truman. (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)



7) After the decree read out, save the birds are sent to a special farm where it is guaranteed immunity until the end of days. (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)



8) This year, the turkey will go by plane to California, where the amusement park "Disneyland" on Thursday will lead a parade of children's favorite characters. (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)



9) The President recalled the glorious traditions of America, whose inhabitants meet human needs, not only on Thanksgiving Day, but all year round. (UPI / Roger L. Wollenberg)



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