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Jan 16, 2009
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Thanksgiving

Holiday history, turkey trivia, and Thanksgiving fun

 
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Holiday History

Slideshow: Thankgiving Turkey at the White House
From 1947 to the present, a history of U.S. Presidents and the fate of their Thanksgiving turkeys

Thanksgiving Presidential Turkey Pardon
The turkey that lives to see another day

Thanksgiving History
From fall feast to national holiday

Thanksgiving by the Numbers
From the U.S. Census Bureau

Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
The official proclamation delivered in October 1863

All About Turkeys

Slideshow: Turkey Tradition  New!
Find images and information about turkey tradition, including roast turkey, marinating the turkey, brining the turkey, and more.

Carving the Perfect Turkey
Six steps to a perfectly carved meal

Turkey Trivia
How did the turkey get its name?

Fowl FAQs
Giblets, gobbling, and gizzards

Thanksgiving Fun

For Kids: How to Say "Thank You" in 26 Languages
Kiitos in Finnish; merci in French

Thanksgiving Crossword
27 Across: Made by family and friends at Thanksgiving

Turkey Day Quiz
How fast can a turkey trot?

Thanksgiving Movies
Relax with these Thanksgiving-themed movies

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