The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
During his time in office, Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of Thanksgiving , triumphing over similar efforts of presidents who came before him, according to the National Park Service. The official designation of the annual national holiday is due, in part, to writer Sarah Josepha Hale. The NPS notes that in 1827 — as editor of 'Boston's Ladies Magazine' — Hale began writing essays calling for the national holiday. Finally, on Sept.
The WHHA notes the practice of sending presentation turkeys to the president became a norm in 1981, and the pardoning ceremonies quickly became a national sensation. By 1989, the annual tradition materialized with President George H.W. Bush — as documented by the association — speaking to the pardoned turkey, saying the line his successors still reprise at ceremonies today: 'He's granted a presidential pardon as of right now.
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