Pardon Me Sir, But You Will Not Be The Main Dish On Any Thanksgiving Table
President George H. W. Bush was the first to pardon a turkey. In 1989, the 41st president pardoned the first turkey, assuring that the 50-pound bird would never become somebody's dinner. Since then, every president has upheld the tradition and a few of the turkeys have gone on to serve a different... Sign in to see full entry.