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Obama pardons Cobbler, the Thanksgiving turkey
Updated On: 23 November, 2012 08:47 AM IST | | Agencies
Carrying on a centuries-old Thanksgiving tradition, US President Obama yesterday pardoned the official White House Thanksgiving turkey at a lighthearted ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, thanking both the bird and its alternate for their service before offering special Thanksgiving wishes to the victims of superstorm Sandy and to US forces abroad.
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In a thinly-veiled reference to the presidential election, Obama, joined by his daughters Sasha and Malia for the ceremony, joked that “life is all about second chances, and this November I could not agree more”.
Gobble, gobble: US President Barack Obama (2nd L) pets Cobbler with his daughters Sasha (2nd R) and Malia (R) in the Rose Garden of the White House during the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon. Pic/AFP
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