In Photos: White House Prepares for Thanksgiving and Christmas

The White House turkey tradition began when a turkey was presented to President Harry Truman in 1947.

President Joe Biden (R) pardons Peach, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, joined by Chair of the National Turkey Federation John Zimmerman (L) and his son Grant at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Joe Biden (R) pardons Peach, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, joined by Chair of the National Turkey Federation John Zimmerman (L) and his son Grant at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Joe Biden (R) pardons Peach, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, joined by Chair of the National Turkey Federation John Zimmerman (L) and his son Grant at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Nov. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times