"WASHINGTON (WTVD) -- Two turkeys from North Carolina will get the special honor of being pardoned at the White House this year for Thanksgiving. President Trump along with the First Lady will celebrate the 78th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation with a ceremony taking place tomorrow. Last week, social media users were asked to select this year's turkey names from the options provided by North Carolina 4H and FFA students. The turkeys have officially been named "Gobble" and "Waddle"."
"Both were raised in Nahunta, North Carolina. When the two arrived in Washington they were treated to a luxurious stay at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel. National Turkey Federation After the ceremony, the pair will live out the rest of their lives in the care of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University."
Two turkeys from North Carolina will receive a presidential pardon at the White House for Thanksgiving. The President and the First Lady will mark the 78th National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation with a ceremony tomorrow. Social media users selected the names from options provided by North Carolina 4H and FFA students, resulting in the names Gobble and Waddle. Both birds were raised in Nahunta, North Carolina, and stayed at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel upon arrival in Washington. After the ceremony, the turkeys will live under the care of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University.
Read at ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
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