A Brief History of the Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

Thanksgiving is a time full of traditions, and one of the most unique of those is the turkey pardon. Every year, the US president pardons turkeys, allowing them to escape the dinner table. But when did this tradition start? And what crimes are these turkeys guilty of? Today, RAC Adventures is taking a look at the turkey pardon.
Music:
Porch Swing Days - slower by Kevin MacLeod
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