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The presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey to the President of the United States is an annual White House tradition. The presentation signals the beginning of the holiday season of national thanks, historically representing agriculture’s plentiful harvest and the contributions of America’s turkey growers. The presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey has been observed since 1947 when President Harry Truman received a live turkey from the National Turkey Federation.
Click on the images below to meet the National Thanksgiving Turkey and his alternate, learn about the history of the White House presentation and see how the Presidential Flock is raised.