Prom
Backed by
Biden chose to pardon turkeys for the final time during his presidency. Regardless of political matters, the president took the opportunity during the playful event to express gratitude to the country for allowing him to serve as president.
written record of
President Biden pardoned two turkeys in a White House ceremony, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve as commander in chief. He mentioned past turkeys that were pardoned during his presidency and announced that Peach and Blossom would also be granted clemency based on their behavior. The event signifies the beginning of the holiday season in Washington and serves as Biden’s final address as president during this time. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as president and thanked the American people for their support.
Authored by Zach Montague
Writing from the nation
President Biden made a brief appearance on Monday to pardon two Thanksgiving turkeys, acknowledging the long-standing 77-year-old tradition and taking a moment to express gratitude to the nation.
During the brief speech, only a few jokes and witty remarks were made to acknowledge Peach and Blossom, two birds weighing over 40 pounds each, who were named after Delaware’s peach blossoms, the official flower of President Biden’s state.
The president gave a speech next to Peach, whose loud gobbling could be heard on the microphone, often interrupting Mr. Biden and causing the audience to laugh.
"The president mentioned that Peach is making a final request at this moment," stated the president.
Mr. Biden shared with spectators on the South Lawn of the White House that his motto is to "stay calm and keep eating." He was wearing his distinctive aviator sunglasses as he listed off the names of the turkeys he had officially pardoned during his four years in office.
The president shifted to a more somber mood to recognize the emotional truth that the holiday season signaled the nearing conclusion of his presidency, and potentially his retirement from public service following over five decades of dedication.
"This will be my final opportunity to address you as your president for this term and express my appreciation," commented Mr. Biden. "I want to take this chance to convey that serving as your president has been the greatest privilege of my life. I will always be thankful."
On Monday, the president and first lady planned to continue their tradition of serving food at a holiday gathering with friends. This year, they celebrated with members of the Coast Guard and their families on Staten Island. During this event, President Biden took a moment to honor those who have lost loved ones, including his son Beau who passed away from brain cancer in 2015.
He suggested that we take a break from our hectic schedules to prioritize our families during this moment.
Prior to posing for photos with Peach, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s upcoming inauguration in two months hinted at significant changes to the norms and traditions that President Biden frequently praised, leaving attendees at the ceremony with a straightforward and non-partisan message while ignoring the uncertainty surrounding the nation’s capital.
He expressed that in America, we always persevere and remain resilient no matter the circumstances. The message emphasized the importance of staying steadfast and keeping belief alive.
Zach Montague is a journalist for The Times who reports on the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and federal courts. For additional information about Zach Montague, please visit his profile.
Prom
Index of Pages
Navigation to Information on the Website
