The national Thanksgiving turkey presentation has been observed since 1947, according to the National Turkey Federation. So, before you dig into your bird this holiday season, here's a primer on ...

The White House ... the bird, essentially sparing its life and ensuring it will spend the remainder of its time on a farm. The turkey is brought to Washington, D.C., during the week of ...

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, the White House will mark yet again ... every president has pardoned at least one bird from the Thanksgiving dinner table. In the following years ...