Photos: A look back at presidential Thanksgivings
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Daughters of U.S. President Barack Obama, Malia (R) and Sasha (C), look at a turkey named "Courage" with Walter Pelletier (L), Chairman of the National Turkey Federation, during a presidential pardon at the North Portico of the White House November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC. Presidential pardon of a turkey has been a long time Thanksgiving tradition that dates back the Harry Truman administration. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Walter Pelletier;Sasha Obama;Malia Obama





