By Emily Hallas | Washington Examiner
U.S. presidents have for decades dutifully trotted out before Thanksgiving to hold an obligatory turkey pardoning ceremony on the White House grounds.
The presidential practice of granting clemency to a choice selection of lucky turkeys just before millions of citizens feast is now an established American tradition.
But then how did it all begin? Here’s a look from the Washington Examiner into how the ceremony came into existence.