White House archives show that Americans have sent presidents holiday turkeys at least since 1873 under President Ulysses S. Grant. But the National Thanksgiving Turkey dates from 1947, when the ...

What makes a good presidential turkey? Showmanship. A readiness to strut his stuff and gobble on command, yet enough restraint to stay on a table for the big photo op. So say a Minnesota turkey farmer ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — What makes a good presidential turkey? Showmanship. A readiness to strut his stuff and gobble on command, yet enough restraint to stay on a table for the big photo op. So say a ...

WASHINGTON – President Trump hosts a ceremony to pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the tradition. First lady Melania Trump also attends. What makes a ...

8 a.m.: Junior Fair County Farrowed Show (Swine Arena); Junior Fair Market Turkey Show (Cattle Show Arena) Showmanship to follow; Junior Fair Waterfowl (Ducks & Geese); Show after Turkey Showmanship ...

What makes a good presidential turkey? Showmanship. A Minnesota turkey farmer and 4-H kids raised the official National Thanksgiving Turkey that will be pardoned by President Donald Trump on Tuesday.