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Slide 1 - National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation

This is the title slide for the "National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation." The subtitle describes the annual White House ceremony where the President pardons a live turkey 🦃.

National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation

Annual White House Ceremony: President Pardons Live Turkey 🦃

Source: Annual White House ceremony where the U.S. President receives a live turkey from the National Turkey Federation before Thanksgiving. 🦃

Slide 1 - National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation
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Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda

This agenda slide outlines a presentation on presidential pardons, starting with their history and selection process. It then covers notable examples, Reagan and Bush-era pardons, modern traditions, and ends with fun facts and a conclusion.

Presentation Agenda

  1. History and Selection Process
  2. Overview of pardon history and selection criteria.

  3. Notable Pardons
  4. Key examples of significant presidential pardons.

  5. Reagan and Bush Eras
  6. Pardons issued during Reagan and Bush administrations.

  7. Modern Tradition
  8. Current practices and ongoing pardon traditions.

  9. Fun Facts and Conclusion

Interesting trivia and final summary remarks. Source: Presidential Pardons Presentation

Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda
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Slide 3 - History Overview

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) started the tradition in 1947, with early years involving the Poultry & Egg Board. It evolved into a presidential pardon custom in the 1980s and is now held annually before Thanksgiving at the White House.

History Overview

  • Started in 1947 by NTF.
  • Early years included Poultry & Egg Board.
  • Became pardon tradition in 1980s.
  • Held annually pre-Thanksgiving at White House.
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Slide 4 - Selection Process

This section header slide is titled "Selection Process." The subtitle states that NTF selects healthy 45 lb Broad Breasted White males from NC for presidential presentation.

Selection Process

Selection Process

NTF selects healthy 45 lb Broad Breasted White males from NC for presidential presentation.

Speaker Notes
Turkeys are Broad Breasted White males, raised in NC or similar. NTF selects based on health, size (~45 lbs). Presented live to President.
Slide 4 - Selection Process
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Slide 5 - Timeline of Key Events

The timeline traces the Thanksgiving turkey pardon from its 1947 debut with President Truman receiving the first bird, through JFK sparing one in 1963 and Reagan's informal pardon in 1987. President George H.W. Bush formalized it as an official White House tradition in 1989, which continues annually with turkeys sent to farms.

Timeline of Key Events

1947: First Turkey Presentation President Truman receives the first Thanksgiving turkey from the Poultry and Egg National Board. 1963: JFK Declines to Eat President Kennedy spares a turkey, quipping 'Let's keep him alive' during presentation. 1987: Reagan Pardons Turkey President Reagan informally 'pardons' the first Thanksgiving turkey, sparing it from the table. 1989: Bush Formalizes Pardon President George H.W. Bush makes the turkey pardon an official White House tradition. Ongoing: Annual Tradition Continues The turkey pardon becomes a yearly event, with spared birds sent to farms.

Slide 5 - Timeline of Key Events
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Slide 6 - Reagan & Bush Presidencies

The slide covers the origins of the presidential Thanksgiving turkey pardon tradition under Reagan and G.H.W. Bush. In 1987, Reagan issued the first informal pardon with a quip about eating pork chops instead, while in 1989, Bush formalized it via an official ceremony, crediting JFK's earlier spares.

Reagan & Bush Presidencies

Reagan (1987)G.H.W. Bush (1989)
Reagan quipped, 'Let’s eat the pork chops...not the turkey.' This marked the first informal turkey pardon, sparing the bird and sparking a Thanksgiving tradition.Bush formalized pardons with an official ceremony for the Thanksgiving turkey. He credited JFK's earlier informal spares, establishing the presidential custom.
Slide 6 - Reagan & Bush Presidencies
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Slide 7 - Turkey Stats & Pardons

Typical turkeys weigh 40-50 lbs, with about 70 pardoned in total. Key destinations are farms and Disneyland, with Liberty honored by Biden in 2023.

Turkey Stats & Pardons

  • 40-50 lbs: Typical Weight
  • ~70: Total Pardoned
  • 2: Key Destinations
  • Farms, Disneyland

  • Liberty: 2023 Honoree
  • Pardoned by Biden

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Slide 8 - Conclusion

The conclusion slide celebrates an iconic Thanksgiving tradition that delights annually, with a turkey and heart emoji. It thanks the NTF for hosting this wholesome event.

Conclusion

Iconic Thanksgiving tradition delights annually! 🦃❤️

Thank the NTF for this wholesome event.

Slide 8 - Conclusion
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