A Very Brief History of Turkey Pardoning

Every year since 1947, the president has pardoned a turkey. No joke. Last year, the turkey was flown to Disneyland and got to participate in the nearby Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. No joke, either. This year, two turkeys from California’s Foster Farms are staying at separate rooms in the stately Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., until their pardon. Then, they’re headed to Mt. Vernon. Nope, still not a joke.

Source: Good Magazine