The presidential turkey pardon is a quirky American tradition with roots dating back to President Harry Truman, originally intended for turkey consumption.
John Zimmerman, current chair of the National Turkey Federation, emphasizes the honorary status of the pardoned turkeys, especially as 40 million are eaten on Thanksgiving.
The selected turkeys enjoy a luxurious life, being raised on polka music and AC/DC, reflecting their special status before the presidential pardon.
Historical accounts trace the custom of pardoning turkeys back to Abraham Lincoln when his son Tad saved a turkey from being eaten.
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