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Obama pardons “Courage” Turkey at the White House. Original Photos by me!
by Caroline Treadway on Nov 25, 2009
This morning, President Barack Obama pardoned “Courage”, the 45-pound National Thanksgiving Turkey, on the steps of the White House. Flanked by daughters Malia and Sasha, Obama made a quick speech about the history of the tradition, William Pelletier of the National Turkey Federation hoisted Courage onto the green tablecloth, and Obama pardoned the giant white turkey. Following this trip to the White House, Courage will live out the rest his days in Disneyland. Not bad for a turkey!
Nov. 25, 2009-President Barack Obama with daughters Malia and Sasha, as he pardoned "Courage", the 45-pound National Thanksgiving Turkey, on the North Portico at the White House, Washington, D.C. National Turkey Federation chairman. With Obama are Elizabeth Pelletier, far left, and Walter Pelletier, from the National Turkey Federation.
Nov. 25, 2009-"Courage", the 45-pound National Thanksgiving Turkey, awaits his pardon from president Obama, on the North Portico at the White House, Washington, D.C. Also pictured are Walter Pelletier, far right, and Elizabeth Pelletier, from the National Turkey Federation.
Nov. 25, 2009-President Barack Obama with daughters Malia and Sasha, moments after he pardoned "Courage", the 45-pound National Thanksgiving Turkey, on the North Portico at the White House, Washington, D.C. National Turkey Federation chairman Walter Pelletier stands behind the turkey.
