Thanksgiving turkeys pardoned by presidents

President George W. Bush (R) cautiously pets "Katie" next to turkey breeder, Ron Prestage's (C), and Scott Prestage (L) of the National Turkey Federation at the annual turkey pardoning in the Rose Garden of the White House, Nov. 26, 2002. Katie is the first female turkey to receive a pardon since the annual ceremony began.

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