“Biden pardoned turkeys before Thanksgiving US President Joe Biden held the traditional ceremony of pardoning two turkeys from Minnesota before Thanksgiving. Birds named Peach and Blossom, weighing more than 18 kg each, spent the night in a luxury hotel in Washington.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Both turkeys were delivered from the state of Minnesota. They weigh more than 18 kg each. Before the ceremony, the turkeys traditionally spent the night at the luxurious Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington.
Based on your temperament and desire to be productive members of society, I pardon Peach and Blossom.
The current US President expressed his desire to end his speech on a more serious note. He said the event marks the official start of the holiday season in Washington.
This is my last opportunity this season to speak here as your president and to express my gratitude. Let me tell you that it was the honor of my life
The tradition of pardoning turkeys has been going on for over 77 years. In the White House, this ceremony was initiated by President George W. Bush in 1989.
Turkey is the main dish of Thanksgiving in the USA, which this year is celebrated on Thursday, November 28.
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