Turkeys Probably Do Not Love Being Involved in the Turkey Pardon Tradition

Thanksgiving week began with Joe Biden performing the annual tradition of pardoning a pair of turkeys. The two birds, Chocolate and Chip were raised by the National Turkey Federation's Chairman, Ronnie Parker, in North Carolina. As part of his presidential duty, Biden chose Chocolate as the official National Thanksgiving turkey. Both broad-breasted white turkeys will return to live in their home state. The turkey pardon began in George H.W. Bush's administration, and it's been followed done by all presidents since then.